Believe in god Quote by John Howard Griffin
““God is invoked … and He is invoked against the God of the spirit, of intelligence and love - excluding and hating this God. What an extraordinary spiritual phenomenon this is: people believe in God and yet do not know God. The idea of God is affirmed and at the same time disfigured and perverted.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Devil's Highway, John Howard Griffin, 1970
People claim belief in God while rejecting the qualities of intelligence, love, and spirit, creating a distorted concept of the divine.
In simple terms: Belief without understanding leads to a false God.
Key Takeaway
Examine what you truly mean by “God”.
Themes
faith
contradiction
spirituality
identity
perception
Mood
thoughtful
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
reflective
critical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- interfaith dialogue
- religious education
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
cognitive dissonance
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you differentiate between belief and understanding?
- How does this distortion affect your spiritual life?
A Different Perspective
The critique may overlook sincere seekers who struggle with abstract concepts.
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