Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

A god who let us prove his existence would be an idol.

A god who let us prove his existence would be an idol.

Summary

This quote suggests that if a god allows itself to be proven and verified by humans, it would essentially become an object of worship, rather than a genuine deity. The idea expressed here lies in the belief that a true god should transcend human understanding and remain beyond the reach of empirical proof. By remaining mysterious and intangible, a god maintains its divine nature and the faith that individuals have in it, rather than being reduced to a mere idol that can be scrutinized and explained by human logic.

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