All things are artificial, for nature is the Art of God.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Everything made is artificial, but nature itself is divine art.
- In plain terms
- Nature is the art of God so all things are made.
- What can you take from it?
- See nature as intentional creation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is nature's art?
- Why call it artificial?
Another view
It relies on a specific theological view.
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