A person cannot approach the divine by reaching beyond the human. To become human, is what this individual person, has been created for.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Divinity is approached through humanity; becoming fully human is the intended purpose.
- In plain terms
- Become human to find God.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on being human to connect with the divine.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does being human mean?
- How do you approach the divine?
Another view
It may undervalue transcendent or non-human spiritual paths.
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