God Quote by Frances M. Young
“We worship a mysterious not an anthropomorphic God.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology of the Early Church, 1998
Human worship tends toward an abstract, mysterious divine rather than a human-like figure.
In simple terms: People often imagine God as mysterious, not human.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mystery in spirituality.
Themes
theology
spirituality
anthropomorphism
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- academic study
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
mysticism
divine transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect worship?
- What are the benefits of seeing God as non-anthropomorphic?
A Different Perspective
Some may find mystery unsettling.
