Abandon Quote by Albert Pike
“Our adversaries, numerous and formidable, will say, and will have the right to say, that our Principe CrÇateur is identical with the Principe GÇnÇrateur of the Indians and Egyptians, and may fitly be symbolized as it was symbolized anciently, by the linage...To accept this in lieu of a personal God is to abandon Christianity and worship of Jehovah and return to wallow in the styles of Paganism.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Morals and Dogma, 1871
Equating a personal god with ancient deities leads to abandoning Christianity for paganism.
In simple terms: Seeing a personal god as ancient deity abandons Christianity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize distinct theological concepts.
Themes
religion
theology
identity
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
theoretical
historical
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogue
- personal faith crisis
- academic study of religion
- spiritual exploration
Key Concepts
personal god
ancient religions
Christian doctrine
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a personal god versus a cultural deity?
- How does this view affect religious identity?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of deity vary across cultures.
