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What does it mean?
Divinity is present in all things and essential for existence. It imparts itself to beings according to their capacity.
In plain terms
God is in everything and gives existence. Small beings get it too.
What can you take from it?
Divinity is in all things and needed for being.

Where it applies

  • theological reflection
  • spiritual practice

Putting it to work

  • seek divinity in nature
  • recognize inherent value

Questions to consider

  • Where is divinity found?
  • What gives things existence?

Another view

It assumes a pantheistic view that not all traditions share.

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