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God is not a person; God is manifestation itself. We think…

“God is not a person; God is manifestation itself. We think that God is a superhuman person, but God is not a person. He is not a subject. We can never experience God in a subject/object experience. God is what makes a subject/object experience possible. We can never see God or experience God as…” quote by Ricky Ray
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“God is not a person; God is manifestation itself. We think that God is a superhuman person, but God is not a person. He is not a subject. We can never experience God in a subject/object experience. God is what makes a subject/object experience possible. We can never see God or experience God as separate from ourselves. God is a being but there is no division.”

Ricky Ray

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 the underlying reality that enables all experience, not a separate personal entity.

In simple terms: God is the condition for experience.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the universal basis of consciousness.

Themes

spirituality ontology theology

Mood

contemplative inquisitive

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation practice
  • philosophical study
  • interfaith dialogue
  • personal contemplation

Key Concepts

non-duality existentialism metaphysics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does seeing God as a condition change worship?
  • Can this perspective coexist with personal prayer?
A Different Perspective

This view may conflict with traditions that emphasize a personal deity.

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