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Originally Posted by Snow
Are you aware that it was in fact a pervasive teaching/belief in the ancient Christian Church? The teaching was ubiquitous and summarized by the quote: "God became man so that man might become a god." (St. Athanasius)
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Hello Snow.
To add another perspective to this lively discussion, If I may.
" God became man so that man might become god " Is a very long and honestly highly debated subject. Rather than start a whole new " debate " on this forum ( not my desire or intention ) I will humbly offer a short version "Catholic perspective" for consideration.
Catholics believe Christ is the head of his Church and we are the mystical body of that Church ( Christ and his Church together make up " whole Church " ) or The Church is one with Christ. We share in HIS DIVINITY when we partake in the Holy Eucharist and become divine in Christ but our nature remains human.
Additionaly, to try and be clear. " God became man " part ( from our perspective ) is that God indeed truly became man ( Jesus ).
At any rate, I thought I would share another perspective.
God bless,
Carl