The theme of Cosmology, which is the basis of all religions, is the story of the dynamic effort of the World passing into everlasting unity, and of the static majesty of God's vision, accomplishing its purpose of completion by absorption of the World's multiplicity of effort.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He describes cosmology as the story of the world moving toward unity through God's vision.
- In plain terms
- The universe is a story of many things becoming one.
- What can you take from it?
- See the world as a unified journey.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is the world moving toward unity?
- What is the role of God?
Another view
It assumes a divine purpose exists.
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