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God, according to all the great spiritual traditions…

“God, according to all the great spiritual traditions, cannot be comprehended by the finite mind but can nevertheless be known in an intimate encounter with his presence—one that requires considerable discipline of the mind and will to achieve, but one also implicit in all ordinary experience” quote by David Bentley Hart
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““God, according to all the great spiritual traditions, cannot be comprehended by the finite mind but can nevertheless be known in an intimate encounter with his presence—one that requires considerable discipline of the mind and will to achieve, but one also implicit in all ordinary experience””

David Bentley Hart

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The infinite transcends intellect, yet intimate experience of the divine is possible through disciplined mind and will.

In simple terms: Divine can is beyond thought but can be felt with discipline.

Key Takeaway

Practice mental discipline to encounter the divine.

Themes

mysticism discipline transcendence

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • prayer
  • mindful study
  • spiritual retreats

Key Concepts

philosophy theology consciousness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What discipline helps you feel the divine?
  • Is personal experience enough to know the infinite?
A Different Perspective

Such encounters may be subjective and not universally verifiable.

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