What was God thinking in putting all his holy sites in one area? Like two blocks from each other. Is the idea for God ... He just put it in there like, 'I just want to see who wants it more.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker questions the geographic concentration of holy sites as a potential test of devotion.
- In plain terms
- God put holy places together to see who fights for them.
- What can you take from it?
- Location influences conflict over belief.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why are holy sites clustered?
- How does location affect faith?
Another view
It reduces complex history to a simple design choice.
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