The ordinary Britisher imagines that God is an Englishman
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shaw mocks the idea that God reflects national identity.
- In plain terms
- People often picture God in their own image or nationality.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize bias when thinking about divine concepts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does culture shape faith?
- Who do we imagine God as?
Another view
Some believers may see this as merely metaphorical.
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