Christian Quote by Karen Armstrong
“We can't say what God is, and until the modern period, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim theologians in the three God religions all knew that. They insisted that we have no idea what we meant when we said that God was good, or wise, or intelligent.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The History of God by Karen Armstrong, 1993
The nature of God is unknowable; ancient theologians admitted the limits of language about the divine.
In simple terms: God's nature is beyond human comprehension.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty about divine attributes.
Themes
theology
humility
knowledge limits
Mood
contemplative
respectful
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogue
- philosophical debate
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Mysticism
Epistemology
Divine ineffability
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we discuss God responsibly?
- Can language ever capture the sacred?
A Different Perspective
Human concepts may oversimplify the divine.
