Episcopalian Quote by Hillary Jordan
““Reverend Easter waved her hand dismissively. “It doesn’t matter to God what we call ourselves, or even what we call Him. We’re the only ones who care about that. But as an Episcopalian and not an evangelical,” she said, with a knowing look at Hannah, “I’ll answer your question with another question, or rather, with a bunch of them, which is how we tend to do things. How else do you explain the miracle of your beating heart, the compassion of strangers, the existence of Mozart and Rilke and Michelangelo? How do you account for redwoods and hummingbirds, for orchids and nebulas? How can such beauty possibly exist without God? And how can we see it and know it’s beautiful and be moved by it, without God?” Hannah””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Miracle of Faith, Podcast, 2023
The speaker argues that awe, beauty, and compassion point to a divine source, questioning secular explanations.
In simple terms: Beauty and kindness suggest something beyond human alone.
Key Takeaway
Consider the role of spirituality in interpreting wonder.
Themes
faith
beauty
meaning
existential
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
dialogue
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art appreciation
- nature walks
- medical care
- personal crisis
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
theism
aesthetic experience
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- What experiences make you feel something larger than yourself?
- Can beauty exist without a belief in God?
A Different Perspective
Secular perspectives may also explain these phenomena.
