Why is the man called a 'fool' in a biblical sense?
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Correct answer: He lived as if God did not exist
In biblical wisdom literature, a fool is one who says in his heart, 'There is no God.' The rich man is a practical atheist because he makes his plans without any reference to his Creator.
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