As the historian Jocelyn Penny Small pointed out…
““As the historian Jocelyn Penny Small pointed out, GODISNOWHERE comes out a lot differently when rendered as GOD IS NOW HERE versus GOD IS NOWHERE.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Power of Naming” in The Book of General Ignorance, 2015
How we phrase divine concepts changes perception; “GOD IS NOW HERE” feels present, unlike “GODISNOWHERE”.
In simple terms: Naming shapes belief.
Choose words carefully.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- public speaking
- writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does wording affect your faith?
- What other concepts change with phrasing?
Overemphasis on wording may overlook deeper meaning.