People who cease to believe in God or goodness altogether still believe in the devil. I don't know why. No, I do indeed know why. Evil is always possible. And goodness is eternally difficult.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even atheists often believe in the devil because evil feels possible while achieving goodness is difficult.
- In plain terms
- People still believe in evil even if they do not believe in God.
- What can you take from it?
- Belief in evil persists because it is easier to imagine than goodness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is evil easier to believe in than good?
- Can you be atheist and believe in the devil?
Another view
Not all atheists believe in the devil; some reject all supernatural entities.
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