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“Whatever it means for us to exist, we do so as creatures created, as the universe has been created, to glorify God.” quote by Stanley Hauerwas
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“Whatever it means for us to exist, we do so as creatures created, as the universe has been created, to glorify God.”

Stanley Hauerwas

About This Quote

Source Book: Theology of the Body, 1995

Human existence is purposefully created to reflect divine glory through the universe.

In simple terms: We exist to glorify God.

Key Takeaway

Live purposefully for divine purpose.

Themes

theology purpose creation

Mood

reverent reflective

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Worship
  • daily life
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

Divine purpose theocentrism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view shape moral choices?
  • What does glorifying God look like today?
A Different Perspective

Assumes a single deity perspective.

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