Schoolmaster: But God, whatever else He is, and of course He is everything else, is not a fool.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even if God is omnipotent or incomprehensible, he possesses basic wisdom and is not foolish.
- In plain terms
- God may be mysterious, but he is certainly not stupid.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not assume omnipotence implies foolishness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does wisdom require understanding?
- Can an omnipotent being be foolish?
Another view
The quote assumes God has human-like qualities like wisdom or foolishness.
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