Martin BuberThe atheist staring from his attic window is often nearer to God than the believer caught up in his own false image of God.
About This Quote
The attic is the place where the toys are kept. This is a metaphor for how our minds are kept in storage or tucked away where we don’t see them. The attic is also where dreams are kept, which can be very dangerous. When we look at someone who has a false image of God, it’s easy to dismiss them as having no idea what they are talking about.
But, sometimes, this isn’t true. The atheist staring from his attic window is often nearer to God than the believer caught up in his own false image of God.
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