Human beings are settlers, but not in the pioneer sense…
““Human beings are settlers, but not in the pioneer sense. It is our human occupational hazard to settle for little. We settle for purity and piety when we are being invited to an exquisite holiness. We settle for the fear-driven when love longs to be our engine. We settle for a puny, vindictive God when we are being nudged always closer to this wildly inclusive, larger-than-any-life God. We allow our sense of God to atrophy. We settle for the illusion of separation when we are endlessly asked to enter into kinship with all.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human beings habitually accept limited, narrow conceptions of spirituality and community, avoiding the expansive, inclusive love that is offered.
In simple terms: People often choose small, safe beliefs over larger, inclusive love.
Key Takeaway
Embrace broader, inclusive love.
Themes
spirituality
community
growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- faith communities
- interfaith dialogue
- social work
Key Concepts
human nature
settlement
divine love
Questions to Reflect On
- What larger love are you resisting?
- How can you move beyond fear-driven choices?
A Different Perspective
Limited beliefs can hinder true connection and purpose.