The Master never ceased to attack the notions about God that people entertain.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Master continually challenged people's ideas about God.
- In plain terms
- A true teacher questions common beliefs about the divine.
- What can you take from it?
- Be open to having your assumptions about God examined.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you react when your core beliefs are challenged?
- What value does questioning bring to faith?
Another view
Some traditions value stability of belief over constant questioning.
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