Which of the following distinguishes Athanasius's understanding of union with God from Origen's?
A) Unlike Origen, Athanasius believed that one could not experience a union with God in this life
B) Unlike Origen, Athanasius believed that a union with God could only come through mystical contemplation
C) Unlike Origen, Athanasius believed that only monks could attain union with God in this life
D) Unlike Origen, Athanasius believed that our physical experience of faith draws us into the direct encounter with God
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