Erich Fromm
Author: Erich Fromm
Publisher: Continuum Impacts (2005)

In all theistic religions, whether they are polytheistic or monotheistic, God stands for the highest value, the most desirable good.  Hence the specific meaning of God depends on what is the most desirable good for a person.  The understanding of the concept of God must, therefore, start with an analysis of the character structure of the person who worships God.'