Folly Quote by Billy Corgan
“To me, it's the folly of man to make God human.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 1999
Humanizing the divine limits understanding; God should remain beyond human traits.
In simple terms: Making God human limits understanding.
Key Takeaway
Respect divine mystery.
Themes
theology
philosophy
human nature
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious study
- spiritual practice
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
anthropomorphism
divine transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think divine mystery is essential?
- How does anthropomorphism affect faith?
A Different Perspective
Some find comfort in relatable deities.
![“Everybody can close their eyes, picture a dream house or a perfect place [where] they'd like to have a picnic. But actually creating it - how do you create something from nothing? Anyone who's creative understands that that's the magic, that's the alchemy.” quote by Billy Corgan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1ab/billy-corgan-1014_alchemy_everybody-can-close-their-eyes-picture-a_86053.jpg)
