The question occurred to me: Well, if that's so, if the Divine is ultimately formless and genderless, what's the big deal? Why all this bother?The bother is because we have no other way of speaking about the Absolute. We need forms and images. Without them we have no way of relating to the Divine. Symbol and image create a universal spiritual language. It's the language the soul understands.
The author reflects on the concept of the Divine being formless and genderless, questioning the significance of this idea. If the Divine transcends characteristics like form and gender, why do people invest so much energy into discussing it? This inquiry leads to a deeper understanding of why humans use symbols and images to engage with the concept of the Absolute, as these are necessary tools for communication.
Symbols and images serve as a universal spiritual language, allowing individuals to relate to the Divine in meaningful ways. They provide a framework through which the soul can understand and connect with the Divine presence, making abstract ideas more accessible and relatable. In this pursuit, Sue Monk Kidd emphasizes that without these representations, our connection to the sacred would be diminished, highlighting their importance in spiritual exploration.
