Saint Anselm's line of reasoning in his argument for the existence of God is clear and simple. He clearly sets forth the idea that if God is so great, than no greater being can be thought of or conceived. For one who already believes in God, this argument is meaningful and easy to accept, yet for the non-believer difficulties in acceptance can be overcome by St. Anselm's philosophical statements set forth in the Proslogion. Saint Anselm brings to light the belief that we are all created in God's image, yet we are so marked by sin that even though we are his image, we can never be as great as him. In relation to this St. Anselm points out that he does not even attempt to attain the greatness of God, and that humans can attain ful
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