And enough for me that when my hand touched your shoulder, you leaned on me; and when you felt me slip away, you called my name.
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So let me tell you what I think about gods. I think a real god is not going to be so scared or angry that he tries to keep other people down…A real god doesn’t care about control. A real god already has control of everything that needs controlling. Real gods would want to teach you how to be just like them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that a true god values freedom and empowerment over control and fear.
Orson Scott Card reflects on the nature of a true god, suggesting that such a deity would not exhibit fear or anger nor seek to control others. Instead, a real god would aim to inspire and teach humanity to attain a similar state of enlightened being, promoting growth and understanding rather than oppression.
Themes
GodControlEmpowermentPhilosophyFreedom
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about spirituality during a seminar, one could use this quote to illustrate the concept of empowerment in religious beliefs.
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