Barriers Quote by Anthony de Mello
“The Master would insist that the final barrier to our attaining God was the word and concept God.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Way to Love, Anthony de Mello, 1995
The ultimate obstacle to experiencing the divine is the mental construct of "God" itself.
In simple terms: Ideas about God block direct experience.
Key Takeaway
Let go of labels to feel the divine.
Themes
spirituality
language
perception
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- interfaith dialogue
- philosophical study
Key Concepts
theology
conceptual barriers
Questions to Reflect On
- How does naming limit experience?
- Can you sense the divine without concepts?
A Different Perspective
Even without the word, the sense of the sacred can persist.
