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What does it mean?
This suggests God died because He was horrified by the flawed beings created in His image.
In plain terms
God died out of horror at what He made.
What can you take from it?
Reflect on the consequences of creation.

Where it applies

  • theological debate
  • existential crisis
  • philosophy

Putting it to work

  • writing theology
  • discussing evil
  • contemplating creation

Questions to consider

  • Why did God make us?
  • Can God die?

Another view

This contradicts traditional religious views of an eternal God.

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