I believe in the Motherhood of God.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author expresses belief in a maternal aspect of the divine.
- In plain terms
- God is seen as having a mother-like quality.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the feminine in the divine.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does Motherhood of God mean to you?
- How does gender shape your view of divinity?
Another view
This statement lacks context on what 'Motherhood' implies.
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