Aquinas Quote by James W Sire
““There are indeed solid ontological foundations for an understanding of signals of transformation. Both Thomas Aquinas and John Calvin take the notion of God to be a direct perception of God’s existence, one unmediated by reason, by revelation, by society, or by psychological need.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology and Philosophy, James W. Sire, 1990
The quote argues that knowledge of divine transformation can be grounded directly in God’s existence, bypassing human reasoning, revelation, social influence, or psychological motives.
In simple terms: Divine truth can be known directly, without human filters.
Key Takeaway
Seek direct experience of the divine.
Themes
theology
philosophy
knowledge
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
theoretical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- theological study
- spiritual practice
- academic discourse
Key Concepts
ontological foundations
direct perception
God
transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one distinguish direct divine perception from personal bias?
- What role does community play in validating spiritual insight?
A Different Perspective
Human reason and culture still shape interpretation of such experiences.
