Infinite Quote by Thomas Merton
““There is “no such thing” as God because God is neither a “what” nor a “thing” but a pure “Who.”* He is the “Thou” before whom our inmost “I” springs into awareness. He is the I Am before whom with our own most personal and inalienable voice we echo “I am.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton, 1948
Divine identity is beyond objectification; it is a relational presence that awakens personal consciousness.
In simple terms: God is a relational presence, not a thing.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the personal encounter with the divine.
Themes
spirituality
identity
consciousness
Mood
reverent
introspective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- prayer
- self‑reflection
- creative expression
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
personalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing God as a 'Who' change your self‑understanding?
- What practices help you experience this relational presence?
A Different Perspective
The concept may be inaccessible to those seeking concrete definitions.
