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They're old; they're about God hundreds of years ago. Not about God now" "But God doesn't change" "Men do though
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that while humans and their interpretations of God evolve over time, the essence of God remains constant.
Aldous Huxley's quote reflects on the distinction between the timeless nature of God and the changing perspectives of humanity. It implies that religious understandings may shift with societal changes, but the fundamental concept of God does not waver, highlighting the contrast between divine constancy and human variability.
Themes
GodChangeHumanityPhilosophyTimelessness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion about the evolution of religious beliefs in a philosophy class.
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