All things Quote by Peace Pilgrim
“We lump together all things that are beyond the capacity of all of us collectively to understand-and one name we give to all those things together is God. Therefore, God is the creative force, the sustaining power, that which motivates toward constant change, the overall intelligence which governs the universe by physical and spiritual law, truth, love, goodness, kindness, beauty, the ever-present, all-pervading essence or spirit, which binds everything in the universe together and gives to everything in the universe.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Nature of God, Peace Pilgrim, 1970s
The quote defines God as a collective label for all that exceeds human understanding, portraying it as a universal creative and sustaining intelligence that unites and guides existence.
In simple terms: God is described as the ultimate, unifying force beyond human grasp.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the limits of personal knowledge and seek unity with larger purpose.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
unity
purpose
cosmology
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- interfaith dialogue
- ethical decision making
- environmental stewardship
Key Concepts
collective consciousness
universal intelligence
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience something beyond your understanding?
- In what ways can this concept guide your actions?
A Different Perspective
The definition may be too broad, risking vague or contradictory interpretations.
