Compassion Quote by Frederick Lenz
“To think that God is compassionate is a terrible mistake. To think that God is wrathful is equally stupid. God isn't emotional. You are. To superimpose your emotions on infinity is typically human.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Spirituality, 1995
God is emotionless; attributing human feelings to the divine is a human error.
In simple terms: Divine is beyond human emotions.
Key Takeaway
Separate personal emotions from spiritual concepts.
Themes
theology
philosophy
humanism
Mood
thoughtful
neutral
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- religious study
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
divine nature
projection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you view divine emotions?
- What impact does this have on your faith?
A Different Perspective
Some find comfort in emotional divine.
