--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The God-image in man was not destroyed by…" description: "\"The God-image in man was not destroyed by the Fall but was only damaged and corrupted (“deformed”), and can be restored through God's grace. The scope ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/595/carl-jung-274_christ_the-god-image-in-man-was-not-destroyed-b_514796.jpg" --- # The God-image in man was not destroyed by the Fall but was… ![“The God-image in man was not destroyed by the Fall but was only damaged and corrupted (“deformed”), and can be restored through God's grace. The scope of the integration is suggested by the descensus ad inferos, the descent of Christ's soul to hell, its work of redemption embracing even the dead…” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/595/carl-jung-274_christ_the-god-image-in-man-was-not-destroyed-b_514796.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/595/carl-jung-274_christ_the-god-image-in-man-was-not-destroyed-b_514796.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/595/carl-jung-274_christ_the-god-image-in-man-was-not-destroyed-b_514796.jpg) > “The God-image in man was not destroyed by the Fall but was only damaged and corrupted (“deformed”), and can be restored through God's grace. The scope of the integration is suggested by the descensus ad inferos, the descent of Christ's soul to hell, its work of redemption embracing even the dead. The psychological equivalent of this is the integration of the collective unconscious which forms an essential part of the individuation process.” [Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/carl-jung/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human nature retains a divine image despite sin, damaged but redeemable through grace and collective unconscious integration. **In simple terms:** Divine image is damaged, not destroyed, and can be healed. Key Takeaway Seek spiritual and psychological integration. Themes theity redemption psychology spirituality Mood reflective hopeful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal healing - counseling - spiritual practice - community work Key Concepts Collective unconscious individuation grace Questions to Reflect On - How can we recognize the damaged divine image within? - What practices foster its restoration? 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