There are two irreconcilable ideas of God. There′s the…
““There are two irreconcilable ideas of God. There′s the Unknowable Creative Principle---one believes in That. And there′s the Sum of altruism in man---naturally one believes in That...The sublime poem of the Christ life was man′s attempt to join those two irreconcilable conceptions of God. And since the Sum of human altruism was as much a part of the Unknowable Creative Principle as anything else in Nature and the Universe, a worse link might have been chosen after all! Funny---how one went through life without seeing it in that sort of way!””
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 contrasts an unknowable divine principle with human altruism, suggesting the Christ’s life tries to unite them, yet humanity often misses this synthesis.
In simple terms: Divine mystery vs human kindness; Christ as a bridge.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and integrate both spiritual mystery and human compassion.
Themes
spirituality
humanism
religion
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- theological study
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Divine mystery
human altruism
Christ symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we perceive the divine in everyday altruism?
- What does uniting mystery and compassion mean for you?