God created man in His own image, says the Bible; philosophers reverse the process: they create God in theirs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Religion claims man is made in God's image, while philosophy suggests God is made in man's.
- In plain terms
- Philosophers say we made God like us.
- What can you take from it?
- Concepts of God reflect human traits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is God human like?
- Who created whom?
Another view
It presents philosophy as reversing religion without proof.
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