Adventure Quote by George Pattison
“What it does remind us is that 'God' is not to be separated from the quest for the Kingdom of God and is not and cannot be the object of any detached 'scientific' contemplation. Heidegger's critique of onto-theology is also driving a wedge between speaking of God and the aims of science - not so as to get rid of God but rather to free God from a false objectification.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology of the Kingdom, George Pattison, 2015
Heidegger argues that God should not be treated as an object of scientific study but as part of the lived quest for divine kingdom, avoiding false objectification.
In simple terms: God is part of our spiritual quest, not a scientific object.
Key Takeaway
Respect God as a lived reality, not a detached concept.
Themes
theology
philosophy
science
objectification
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- academic theology
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
onto-theology
Heideggerian critique
spiritual quest
Questions to Reflect On
- How does treating God as an object limit understanding?
- What does it mean to free God from objectification?
A Different Perspective
Science cannot fully capture the relational nature of God.
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