The whole life lies in the verb seeing.
Pierre Teilhard De ChardinRead
To say that Christ is the term and motive force of evolution, to say that he manifests himself as 'evolver,' is implicitly to recognize that he becomes attainable in and through the whole process of evolution.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that Christ embodies the principles of evolution and is accessible through its process.
Pierre Teilhard De Chardin's quote expresses the idea that Christ is not only a spiritual figure but also serves as the driving force of evolution. He implies that the journey of evolution encompasses a deeper connection to Christ, suggesting that spiritual growth and enlightenment can be found through the natural progression of life and the universe.
Themes
ChristEvolutionSpiritualityPhilosophyGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion about the intersection of science and spirituality.
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