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““here where we are concerned not with the dogma of Scripture and the Corycian cavern only, but in very truth with the awful secrets of the Divine Majesty (namely, why he works in the way we have said), here you smash bolts and bars and rush in all but blaspheming, as indignant as possible with God because you are not allowed to see the meaning and purpose of such a judgment of his.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Questioning divine mystery while condemning blind reverence and frustration with hidden meaning.
In simple terms: Struggling with unseen divine purpose.
Key Takeaway
Seek understanding beyond dogma.
Themes
faith
frustration
theology
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious study
- personal crisis
- spiritual inquiry
- ethical debate
Key Concepts
divine mystery
human limitation
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of faith feel unknowable?
- How can questioning coexist with belief?
A Different Perspective
Blind faith can ignore legitimate doubts.