Being Quote by Baron d'Holbach
“Religion unites man with God, or forms a communication between them; yet do they not say, 'God is infinite?' If God be infinite, no finite being can have communication or relation with him.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The System of Nature, Paul-Henri Thiry, Baron d'Holbach, 1770
The quote questions how an infinite deity can relate to finite humans, suggesting a logical inconsistency in traditional religious concepts.
In simple terms: Infinite God cannot truly communicate with finite beings.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of human concepts about divinity.
Themes
theology
philosophy
logic
Mood
contemplative
skeptical
Type
theoretical
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- interfaith dialogue
- philosophical debate
- academic theology
Key Concepts
infinity
communication
finite vs infinite
Questions to Reflect On
- Can finite beings truly know an infinite?
- How do religions reconcile this tension?
A Different Perspective
Religious experiences often accept paradox without resolution.
