September 17, 2025Religious StudiesOpen Access

‘Only God, my dear’: being loved for oneself and creation from nothing

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Philosophical analysis examines love for individuality in the context of God's creation, suggesting an alternative perspective.

The desire to be loved for oneself highlights an essential aspect of individual identity and value.
Existing theories on love often fail to account for the capacity to be loved purely for one's existence.
God’s creation of individuals from nothing provides a framework to discuss love for one’s essence.
Exploring this divine love suggests the potential for a relationship between creation and individuality.

Patrick Quinn (2025) studied this question.

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