God Quote by Melissa Broder
““My god is a horizontal god who works sideways on earth rather than vertically from heaven down””
About This Quote
The speaker describes a deity that influences the world indirectly and horizontally rather than through direct, vertical intervention from heaven.
In simple terms: A god who works sideways, not from above.
Key Takeaway
Consider the subtle, indirect ways influence manifests.
Themes
religion
metaphor
perspective
divine
humor
Mood
contemplative
playful
Type
metaphorical
creative
When to use this quote
- personal belief
- creative writing
- theological discussion
Key Concepts
horizontal influence
earthly presence
non‑traditional deity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a “horizontal” god suggest about divine agency?
- How does this view change your perception of fate?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may simplify complex theological concepts.
![“I think we should stop treating ["God works in mysterious ways"] as any kind of wisdom and recognize it as the transparently defensive propaganda that it is. A positive response might be, "Oh good! I love a mystery. Let's see if we can solve this one, too. Do you have any ideas?” quote by Daniel C. Dennett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/33a/daniel-c-dennett-17655_apologetics_i-think-we-should-stop-treating-god-work_310612.jpg)
![“God works creatively with already existing realities to bring about newness. This understanding also entails the idea that the present (and future) is not wholly determined by the past; God does bring the "new" into existence. [...] God also creates in and through creaturely activity.” quote by Terence E. Fretheim](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4c6/terence-e-fretheim-34120_biblical-studies_god-works-creatively-with-already-existi_231398.jpg)
