The modern way with God is to set him at a distance, if…
“The modern way with God is to set him at a distance, if not to deny him altogether; and the irony is that modern Christians, preoccupied with maintaining religious practices in an irreligous world, have themselves allowed God to become remote...for churchmen who look at God through the wrong end of the telescope, so reducing him to pigmy proportions, cannot hope to end up as more than pigmy Christians.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Modern believers often distance God, reducing Him to a tiny, ineffective concept, which weakens authentic faith.
In simple terms: Treating God as distant makes faith shallow.
Key Takeaway
Recognize God's presence in everyday life.
Themes
faith
modernity
spirituality
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church leadership
- community outreach
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does distance affect your spiritual experience?
- What practices can bring God closer?
A Different Perspective
Even distant concepts can become meaningful with intentional practice.