What has been said of [God] is either unintelligible or…
“What has been said of [God] is either unintelligible or perfectly contradictory; and for this reason must appear impossible to every man of common sense.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human attempts to describe God are either incomprehensible or contradictory, making belief unreasonable for rational minds.
In simple terms: God descriptions are incoherent or contradictory.
Rely on reason over contradictory theological claims.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- theological debates
- philosophical education
- public discourse
- personal belief assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does contradiction affect belief?
- What role should reason play in faith?
May dismiss nuanced theological perspectives.