Well, God be with you,’ she said as she finally left him…
““Well, God be with you,’ she said as she finally left him. ’I’m sure He is,’ he replied. She gave a start. ’Are you certain of that?’ ’He has every reason to be. Obviously He’s Lord over all Creation, but it can’t be anything special to be god of animals and mountains. It’s really us human beings that make Him what He is. So why shouldn’t He be with us?’ Having delivered this impressive speech, Rolandsen looked rather pleased with himself. The curate’s wife would be puzzling over him as she walked home. Ha-ha, it was not so surprising that the little dome resting on his shoulders should have made such a great invention after all! But now the cognac had arrived.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker argues that divinity is defined by human perception, suggesting that God’s presence is a product of human belief rather than an inherent attribute of the divine.
In simple terms: Divinity is a human construct.
Key Takeaway
Human belief shapes the concept of God.
Themes
theology
anthropology
philosophy of religion
human agency
existentialism
Mood
thoughtful
skeptical
introspective
Type
aphoristic
conversational
When to use this quote
- debating religious doctrine
- writing a theological essay
- discussing belief in a philosophy class
- contemplating personal faith
Key Concepts
human perception
divine authority
faith
subjectivity
Practical Applications
- exploring how belief systems influence societal norms
- analyzing the role of narrative in shaping religious identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean for a deity to be defined by humans?
- How does this view affect personal faith?