God is different to us now, after all these years in Africa. More spirit than ever before, and more internal. Most people think he has to look like something or someone- a roofleaf or Christ- but we don't. And not being tied to what God looks like, frees us.
Alice Walker's insights from "The Color Purple" reveal a transformed understanding of God shaped by experiences in Africa. Over the years, the spiritual perception of God has shifted towards a more internal and abstract essence, rather than a defined physical form. This evolution emphasizes that God does not need to resemble any particular figure, liberating individuals from traditional views.
This perspective allows a deeper connection with the divine, freeing believers from the constraints of specific images or representations. Instead of viewing God through a narrow lens, the understanding of God becomes more expansive and personal, encouraging a spiritual identity that transcends cultural icons.
