The reason the mass of men fear God, and at bottom dislike Him, is because they rather distrust His heart, and fancy Him all brain like a watch.
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In Herman Melville's correspondence, he reflects on the complex feelings many people have towards God. He suggests that a deep-seated fear and dislike of God stems from a fundamental distrust of His character. People tend to view God as a mechanical being, defined by intellect rather than emotion, which makes it difficult for them to connect with Him in a meaningful way.
This perception can lead to a lack of genuine...
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