Quote by William Ellery Channing

God is another name for human intelligence raised above all error and imperfection, and extended to all possible truth.

God is another name for human intelligence raised above all

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of "God" can be understood as the capacity of human intelligence to transcend mistakes and flaws, and to embrace all potential knowledge and understanding. It implies that the term "God" encompasses the idea of a supreme intellectual capacity within humanity that is boundless in its quest for truth and perfection. In essence, it views God as an elevated form of human intellect that is capable of attaining unlimited wisdom and embracing all conceivable truths.

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Truth Intelligence

By William Ellery Channing

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