Accepting Quote by John C. Lilly
“I call God ECCO (Earth Coincidence Control Office) . It's much more satisfying to call it that. A lot of people accept this and they don't know that they're just talking about God. I finally found a God that was big enough. As the astronomer said to the Minister, My God's astronomical. The Minister said, How can you relate to something so big? The astronomer said, Well, that isn't the problem, your God's too small!”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Nature of Consciousness, 1975
Calling God a vast, impersonal system emphasizes humility and the limits of human understanding.
In simple terms: God is beyond human scale.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility about the divine.
Themes
humility
cosmic perspective
language
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- scientific discourse
- spiritual contemplation
- creative writing
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does naming the divine affect belief?
- Can vastness inspire awe or fear?
A Different Perspective
Some may find this view too abstract or dismissive.
