ABSTRACT. Is the phrase “the metaphysics of the real” an oxymoron or a pleonasm? It depends on what we mean by real. And the understandings are many and diverse, a kind of quod capita tot sensus, in a more restricted manner. To some people, there’s no difference between the real and the reality. To others, that difference exists, and is essential. We will try to show in the present paper, men need more than just material sustenance. Devoid of transcendence things become idols and idols lead to monstrosities.

Keywords: Religion; metaphysics; theology; Christianity; philosophy; culture

How to cite: Damian, T. (2024). “The metaphysics of reality and the Kingdom of God,” Romanian Journal of Artistic Creativity 12(4): 31-48. doi: 10.22381/RJAC12420243.

Received 20 October 2024 • Received in revised form 15 November 2024
Accepted 15 December 2024 • Available online 31 December 2024