In
this book by Belden C. Lane, the distinction between space and place is
discussed. I didn’t realize there was a distinction and thought that the two
terms were synonymous but Lane describes them as two separate things. According
to Lane, space is described as expansiveness where as place is a safe
enclosure. He states that there is
tension between the two in American culture and says that there are positive
and negative attitudes to each and it displays the spatially oriented
experiences of God. In relation to
space, it can be seen as open and free but at the same time space can also be
threatening because of the fear of being lost in space. Place is the opposite and can be
comforting and give a sense of security and stability, but it and also be
considered constricting and smothering.
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