I do not think of God theistically, that is, as a being…
“I do not think of God theistically, that is, as a being, supernatural in power, who dwells beyond the limits of my world. I rather experience God as the source of life willing me to live fully, the source of love calling me to love wastefully and to borrow a phrase from the theologian, Paul Tillich, as the Ground of being, calling me to be all that I can be.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
God is presented as an impersonal source of life and love rather than a supernatural being, urging personal fulfillment and love.
In simple terms: God is life and love, not a distant deity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace life’s fullness and love openly.
Themes
spirituality
personal growth
theology
Mood
reflective
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- relationships
- community building
- mental health
- creative expression
Key Concepts
Existentialism
process theology
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing God as a life source affect your daily choices?
- What challenges arise when love embraces this view?
A Different Perspective
Some may find this view lacking comfort of a personal deity.