Earth Quote by Brigham Young
“Who can tell us of the inhabitants of this little planet that shines of an evening, called the moon?...when you inquire about the inhabitants of that sphere you find that the most learned are as ignorant in regard to them as the most ignorant of their fathers. So it is in regard to the inhabitants of the sun. Do you think it is inhabited? I rather think it is. Do you think there is any life there? No question of it; it was not made in vain. It was made to give light to those who dwell upon it, and to other planets; and so will this earth when it is celestialized”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Doctrine of Creation, 1855
The universe is purposeful, and both the moon and sun serve divine functions beyond human understanding.
In simple terms: Celestial bodies have divine purpose.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper meaning in creation.
Themes
theology
cosmology
humility
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious study
- astronomy
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
divine purpose
existential wonder
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to consider the cosmos purposeful?
- How do we reconcile scientific discovery with spiritual belief?
A Different Perspective
Human knowledge is limited; certainty may be presumptuous.
![“How shall we know that we obey [God]? There is but one method by which we can know it, and that is by the inspiration of the Spirit of the Lord witnessing unto our spirit that we are His, that we love Him, and that He loves us. It is by the spirit of revelation we know this.” quote by Brigham Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fa8/brigham-young-1075_inspiration_how-shall-we-know-that-we-obey-god-there_148998.jpg)
