The idea that the Lord our God is not a personage of…
“The idea that the Lord our God is not a personage of tabernacle is entirely a mistaken notion. He was once a man. Brother Kimball quoted a saying of Joseph the Prophet, that he would not worship a God who had not a Father; and I do not know that he would if be had not a mother; the one would be as absurd as the other. If he had a Father, he was made in his likeness. And if he is our Father we are made after his image and likeness.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote argues that God cannot be a purely abstract deity because he was once a man, implying divine humanity and familial relationships.
In simple terms: God is portrayed as a former human with a father and mother.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the humanity attributed to the divine.
Themes
theology
divine nature
humanity
family
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
theological
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- personal worship
- religious teaching
- scriptural interpretation
Key Concepts
LDS doctrine
anthropomorphism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this perspective affect personal faith?
- What implications does it have for worship practices?
A Different Perspective
This view may conflict with mainstream Christian doctrine of God's immutability.