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“There is in God something analogous to “society”. He is not a single person, loving himself alone, not a self-contained monad or “The One”. He is triunity: three equal persons, each one dwelling in the other two by virtue of an unceasing movement of mutual love.” quote by Kallistos Ware
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““There is in God something analogous to “society”. He is not a single person, loving himself alone, not a self-contained monad or “The One”. He is triunity: three equal persons, each one dwelling in the other two by virtue of an unceasing movement of mutual love.””

Kallistos Ware

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 described as a community of three persons, not an isolated individual, emphasizing relational unity.

In simple terms: God is a relational community.

Key Takeaway

Recognize relational nature of divinity.

Themes

theity relationship theology

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • theological study
  • interfaith dialogue
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

Trinity mutual love interdependence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view affect personal relationships?
  • What implications does it have for understanding community?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex doctrine for non‑theologians.

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