Quote by Alexander Pope

A God without dominion, providence, and final causes, is nothing else but fate and nature.

A God without dominion, providence, and final causes, is not

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This quote suggests that a God lacking attributes such as dominion (authority), providence (care or guidance), and final causes (purpose or ultimate goals) is essentially equivalent to the concepts of fate and nature. In other words, a deity who does not possess oversight, involvement in human affairs, or intentionality can be reduced to mere impersonal forces governing the course of events. It implies that for God to be significant and distinct from natural processes, these characteristics are essential.

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