Quote by William James

Smitten as we are with the vision of social righteousness, a God indifferent to everything but adulation, and full of partiality for his individual favorites, lacks an essential element of largeness.

Smitten as we are with the vision of social righteousness, a

Summary

This quote critiques the notion of a God who is solely focused on receiving praise and favoritism from individuals, while being unconcerned about social justice. It suggests that such a limited concept of God lacks a fundamental quality of greatness and expansiveness. The quote implies that a truly powerful and wholesome understanding of God should involve a deep commitment to promoting social righteousness rather than an ego-driven desire for adulation.

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By William James

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