Because you cannot see him, God is everywhere.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kawabata states that because God is invisible, He is present everywhere.
- In plain terms
- Since God cannot be seen, He is everywhere.
- What can you take from it?
- Immaterial presence can be felt everywhere.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does invisibility shape belief?
- What does 'everywhere' mean in practice?
Another view
The claim is theological and not empirically testable.
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