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“God will not be God, if He allowed Himself to be the object of proof by His creatures.” quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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“God will not be God, if He allowed Himself to be the object of proof by His creatures.”

Mahatma Gandhi

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Divine omnipotence contradicts being subject to human proof; God cannot be both all‑powerful and an object of verification.

In simple terms: God cannot be proven by humans if all‑powerful.

Key Takeaway

Respect mystery over proof.

Themes

faith philosophy theology

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • religious debate
  • personal belief
  • interfaith dialogue
  • academic study

Key Concepts

epistemology divine nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can faith exist without proof?
  • How do you reconcile doubt and belief?
A Different Perspective

Proof may limit faith.

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