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“But his Lordship [tells]us that God is wholly here, and wholly there, and wholly every where; because he has no parts. I cannot comprehend nor conceive this. For methinks it implies also that the whole world is also in the whole God, and in every part of God. Norcan I find anything of this in the Scripture. If I could find it there, I could believe it; and if I could find it in the public doctrine of the Church, I could easily abstain from contradicting it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote suggests God is omnipresent and indivisible, existing wholly in every place and part, a concept beyond human comprehension and scriptural support.
In simple terms: God is everywhere and indivisible, beyond human grasp.
Key Takeaway
Accept mystery; seek humility.
Themes
theology
philosophy
divine nature
human limits
faith
Mood
contemplative
humble
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- interfaith dialogue
- theological study
Key Concepts
Omnipresence
non-duality
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile mystery with belief?
- Can faith exist without full understanding?
A Different Perspective
Human language may fail to capture divine mystery.