As the thoughts move in the mind of a man, so move the worlds of men and women in the mind of God...the offspring of his imagination. Man is but a thought of God.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human thoughts and actions reflect God's imagination, suggesting humanity is a thought of God.
- In plain terms
- Humans are thoughts in God's mind.
- What can you take from it?
- Human existence reflects divine imagination.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does this view change how you see yourself?
- What does it mean to be God's thought?
Another view
This view may conflict with views emphasizing human autonomy.
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