Creation Quote by Walter Lang
“Time was God's first creation.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Theology, 1975
He suggests that the first act of creation was the establishment of time itself.
In simple terms: Time is the earliest thing God created.
Key Takeaway
Consider time as a foundational concept.
Themes
creation
theology
philosophy
cosmology
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- philosophical discussions
- religious education
- scientific cosmology
Key Concepts
temporal ontology
divine order
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- Is time a creation or a condition?
- How does this view shape our understanding of existence?
A Different Perspective
Some view time as emergent, not primary.
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