Eternity Quote by Joseph Smith, Jr
“I will prove that the world is wrong, by showing what God is...God himself was once as we are now and is an exalted man, and sits enthroned in yonder heavens! That is the great secret...I am going to tell you how God came to be God. We have imagined and supposed that God was God from all eternity. I will refute that idea, and take away the veil, so that you may see”
About This Quote
The speaker claims to reveal a new origin story for God, arguing that God was once human and became divine, challenging traditional eternity concepts.
In simple terms: God was once human, not eternal.
Key Takeaway
Divinity can emerge from humanity.
Themes
theology
creation
divinity
philosophy
Mood
provocative
speculative
Type
theological claim
philosophical
When to use this quote
- debating eternal vs. progressive creation
- exploring religious reform movements
- examining personal spiritual evolution
- studying comparative myths of divine origin
Key Concepts
theology of exaltation
anthropotheism
Practical Applications
- Read primary texts on the doctrine of exaltation
- Engage in interfaith dialogue about divine nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What implications would a human‑origin God have for morality?
- How does this view affect concepts of worship?
A Different Perspective
The claim lacks empirical evidence and conflicts with mainstream theological doctrines.
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