If I say that He is within me, the universe is ashamed; if I say that He is without me, it is falsehood.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Claiming the divine is only inside or only outside creates a false binary that limits understanding.
- In plain terms
- Saying God is only inside or only outside is both wrong and limiting.
- What can you take from it?
- Divine presence transcends simple inside or outside distinctions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find the sacred?
- Do limits help or hurt your faith?
Another view
Some traditions define divine presence more specifically.
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