| BkIV:1.II.5 | When Jesus created the God-Father, He was fully aware that humanity could only understand and accept a male God associated with authority, while including sonship and love. The idea of a Divine Father was perfect to introduce a God of love, who at the same time is also the Source of creation and thus the supreme authority without nullifying tenderness. It was necessary not to dissociate love from authority and divine strength. Only a creation of God-Father could do that within the consciousness of the time. |