Believe Quote by John Lennon
“I believe that God is like a powerhouse, like where you keep electricity, like a power station. And that he's a supreme power, and that he's neither good not bad, left, right, black or white. He just is. And we tap that source of power and make of it what we will. Just as electricity can kill people in a chair, or you can light a room with it. I think God is.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: John Lennon on Spirituality, 1970
He likens God to an impartial power source, neither moral nor political, that can be harnessed for creation or destruction, emphasizing personal agency.
In simple terms: God is a neutral power we can use.
Key Takeaway
Use the neutral power wisely.
Themes
spirituality
power
agency
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- creative work
- ethical use of power
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
neutrality
energy metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what to create with this power?
- What responsibilities come with tapping it?
A Different Perspective
The view may ignore moral dimensions of power.
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