Atheism Quote by Roger Williams
“When they have opened a gap in the ... wall of separation between the Garden of the Church and the wildernes of the world, God hath ever ... made his Garden a Wildernesse.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: “A History of the Church in America” by Roger Williams, 1643
God’s creation blurs the line between sacred garden and wild wilderness, showing divine presence everywhere.
In simple terms: Divine presence exists in both order and chaos.
Key Takeaway
Seek God in all environments.
Themes
theology
nature
spirituality
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- prayer
- environmental stewardship
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
creation
duality
holism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find spirituality in everyday life?
- What does “wildness” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Human tendency to separate sacred from secular can limit perception.
![“[W]hen they have opened a gap in the hedge or wall of Separation between the Garden of the Church and the Wildernes of the world, God hath ever broke down the wall it selfe, removed the Candlestick, &c. and made his Garden a Wildernesse, as at this day.” quote by Roger Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2ca/roger-williams-11064_separation-of-church_w-hen-they-have-opened-a-gap-in-the-hedg_2733020.jpg)
![“This scripture [Romans 13:1-6] is wrested from the scope of God's Spirit, and the nature of the place, and cannot truly be interpreted to mean that the power of the civil magistrate may be exercised in spiritual or soul matters.” quote by Roger Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/064/roger-williams-11064_bible_this-scripture-romans-13-1-6-is-wrested_512308.jpg)
