John FowlesThere is only one good definition of God: the freedom that allows other freedoms to exist.
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The idea of God is one of the most difficult concepts for us to understand. When we think about God, we often conjure up images of a powerful, superhuman being; someone who can manifest miracles and create order out of chaos. As Christians, we believe that God has created the universe and that He is, in some sense, the creator. The problem with this image is that it almost always involves an outside force that is above humans.
If you want to know what God really is, then you must look at Him through the eyes of humanity. We cannot define God by what He can do for us; instead, we should define Him by what He allows His creation to do for itself.
Source: The French Lieutenants Woman
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