Buddhism Quote by Selma Blair
“We may have created this projection of what God should be, as this judge or test, but the fact is, the only way we know about God is by knowing ourselves in some way. So God must be in ourselves-you can't deny that. If you say that God is somewhere else, which is what a lot of religions say, I just can't deal with it. I guess it's the difference between Buddhism, Christianity, and Judaism, or something.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing Faith and Identity, 2012
Understanding God is tied to self‑knowledge; external concepts of deity conflict with personal experience.
In simple terms: God is found within ourselves, not elsewhere.
Key Takeaway
Explore inner spirituality.
Themes
faith
self
identity
religion
philosophy
Mood
introspective
conflicted
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- interfaith dialogue
- psychological counseling
- creative expression
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “God within” mean to you?
- Can external religious practices coexist with inner belief?
A Different Perspective
External doctrines may offer community support despite personal doubts.
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