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God is a symbol of humanity's highest aspirations from "summary" of A History of God by Karen Armstrong

Throughout history, the concept of God has been a central focus for many civilizations. People have sought to understand the divine and connect with something greater than themselves. In this quest, God has often been seen as a symbol of humanity's highest aspirations. This means that the idea of God represents the noblest qualities and values that humans strive to embody. When we think of God in this way, we are not necessarily talking about a literal being with human-like characteristics. Instead, God becomes a metaphor for the ideals that people hold dear. For example, God may symbolize love, compassion, justice, and wisdom. These are qualities that many individuals aspire to cultivate in their own lives and in society as a whole. By viewing God as a symbol of human...
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    A History of God

    Karen Armstrong

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