Believer Quote by Frederick Buechner
“The difference to me is not between the believers on one hand and the nonbelievers on the other hand. It's between people who carry in their hearts some sense of what the word "God," at least to me, means, which is a loving, creating, everlastingly renewing presence deeply concerned with the well-being of the earth and all its creatures.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sacred Journey, 1990, chapter on spirituality
God is perceived as a loving, creative, renewing presence caring for Earth and all life, distinguishing believers from nonbelievers by this heartfelt conviction.
In simple terms: God is a caring, renewing force for all creation.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate reverence for the divine as a source of compassion.
Themes
spirituality
environmental ethics
compassion
faith
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
spiritual
environmental
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- environmental activism
- community service
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
eco‑theology
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view of God influence daily actions?
- Can this belief foster broader ecological responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of God vary, limiting universal agreement.
