God Quote by Joseph Campbell
““Moyers: But if God is the god we have only imagined, how can we stand in awe of our own creation? Campbell: How can we be terrified by a dream? You have to break past your image of God to get through to the connoted illumination. The psychologist Jung has a relevant saying: "Religion is a defense against the experience of God." ... There is a Hindu saying, "None but a god can worship a god." You have to identify yourself in some measure with whatever spiritual principle your god represents to you in order to worship him properly and live according to his word.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Conversation with Bill Moyers, 1990s
The quote explores how imagined concepts of God shape awe, fear, and worship, urging personal identification with spiritual principles rather than abstract images.
In simple terms: Our ideas of God affect how we feel and worship; we must relate personally to spiritual ideas.
Key Takeaway
Connect personally to spiritual ideas.
Themes
spirituality
identity
religion
psychology
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- interfaith dialogue
- psychotherapy
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
Jungian analysis
theology
mythology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your image of God influence your actions?
- Can you worship without a fixed image?
A Different Perspective
Personal beliefs may limit broader understanding of the divine.
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