Big deal Quote by Sue Monk Kidd
“The question occurred to me: Well, if that's so, if the Divine is ultimately formless and genderless, what's the big deal? Why all this bother? The bother is because we have no other way of speaking about the Absolute. We need forms and images. Without them we have no way of relating to the Divine. Symbol and image create a universal spiritual language. It's the language the soul understands.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Spiritual Writing, 2018
Human language needs concrete symbols to express the for, because abstract ideas alone cannot convey the divine to the soul.
In simple terms: We need images to talk about the divine.
Key Takeaway
Use metaphor and symbol to discuss spirituality.
Themes
spirituality
communication
philosophy
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
creative
When to use this quote
- poetry
- religious teaching
- personal reflection
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
Symbolism
language
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What symbols best capture your personal sense of the divine?
- How can we make spiritual language inclusive?
A Different Perspective
Symbols may exclude those unfamiliar with specific imagery.
