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“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.” quote by Joshua Foer
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““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.””

Joshua Foer

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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.

Key Takeaway

Choose words carefully.

Themes

language perception theology

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical linguistic

When to use this quote

  • religious practice
  • public speaking
  • writing

Key Concepts

semantic framing cognitive psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does wording affect your faith?
  • What other concepts change with phrasing?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on wording may overlook deeper meaning.

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