'There is no God,' the wicked saith, 'And truly it's a blessing, For what He might have done with us It's better only guessing.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A wicked person claims there is no God, finding relief in not having to account for divine actions.
- In plain terms
- Bad people say no God exists so they don't fear judgment.
- What can you take from it?
- Denial can bring comfort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What comforts you about eternity?
- Is uncertainty better than certainty?
Another view
It assumes disbelief stems from wickedness.
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