God’s dual characteristics and the formation of the universe

Note 3. To the Section “I. Divine Principle Foundation for the Theory of Art

It is written in the Divine Principle as follows: “God is the Subject in whom the dual characteristics of original internal nature and original external form are in harmony. At the same time, God is the harmonious union of masculinity and femininity, manifesting the qualities of original internal nature and original external form, respectively. In relation to the universe God is the subject partner having the qualities of internal nature and masculinity.” Exposition of the Divine Principle , 19. And also, “It may be said that the universe is formed by the multiplication of myriad substantial manifestations of God’s original internal nature and original external form through their give and take action in the pursuit of the purpose of creation” (Ibid., 31).