Causes Quote by Anonymous
“God knows instantly and effortlessly all matter and all matters, all mind and every mind, all spirit and all spirits, all being and every being, all creaturehood and all creatures, every plurality and all pluralities, all law and every law, all relations, all causes, all thoughts, all mysteries, all enigmas, all feeling, all desires, every unuttered secret, all thrones and dominions, all personalities, all things visible and invisible in heaven and in earth, motion, space, time, life, death, good, evil, heaven, and hell.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise, unknown author, date unknown
Divine omniscience encompasses every aspect of existence, from the material to the spiritual.
In simple terms: God knows everything.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the limits of human knowledge.
Themes
theology
philosophy
humility
existence
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- ethical decision making
- existential reflection
- interfaith dialogue
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
omniscience
metaphysics
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in all‑knowing influence moral choices?
- What are the implications of such belief for personal responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Human understanding cannot fully grasp divine totality.
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