If the primordial tradition is necessarily monotheistic, why does polytheism makes its appearance? Again, polytheism, properly understood, is compatible with monotheism provided the understanding of Principle is kept in mind. For example, Pico della Mirandola refers to the angels as “gods” in his commentary on Genesis, albeit in a quite … Continue reading
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Gods and Angels
As a man of science, I cannot be any other than a pantheist; as an artist, it is impossible for me to be other than a polytheist; as for being human—that is also taken care of. ~ Goethe Goethe has a threefold inner attitude towards existence. He was wholly a … Continue reading