Aphorisms Quote by Bill Yarrow
““• God is man squared. That is to say, God is man raised to a higher power. • Man is the root, the square root, of God. • We believe in the ideal (truth, wisdom, justice, honor, integrity, selflessness, sacrifice, compassion, goodness) and God is the name we give to that ideal. • What else is God but a heuristic for what we want to do with our lives? • The worship of God is the worship of perfection. The perfection of space: infinity. The perfection of time: eternity. The perfection of power: omnipotence. The perfection of knowledge: omniscience. The perfection of behavior: virtue. • Since the Fall, falling is what we've learned to do. • We are blemished perfections. • Man is the asymptote of what he predicates God to be. from "Getting Godless" in The Lice of Christ (MadHat Press 2014).””
About This Quote
Source Book: Getting Godless in The Lice of Christ, MadHat Press, 2014
The passage redefines God as an idealized human construct, suggesting that worship is a pursuit of perfection across various dimensions, while acknowledging humanity’s inherent flaws and continual striving toward an unattainable ideal.
In simple terms: God is an ideal we project onto humanity, and we chase perfection despite our flaws.
Key Takeaway
Recognize ideals as guides, not absolute truths.
Themes
philosophy
theology
human nature
perfection
imperfection
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
analytical
inspirational
critical.
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- ethical decision making
- spiritual reflection
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
idealism
heuristic
asymptote
fallibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What ideals shape your actions?
- How do you balance idealism with human imperfection?
A Different Perspective
Perfection is unattainable; striving can lead to disillusionment.
