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What does it mean?
God reveals himself through nature and human thought, both equally sacred.
In plain terms
Nature and human creativity are both holy ways God shows up.
What can you take from it?
Value both nature and art as divine.

Where it applies

  • spiritual practice
  • art criticism
  • philosophy

Putting it to work

  • valuing creativity
  • nature appreciation

Questions to consider

  • Where do you see the sacred?
  • Is art as important as nature?

Another view

Not all belief systems link nature and art to divinity.

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