God made beer because he loves us and wants us to be happy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Franklin humorously attributes the creation of beer to divine benevolence and the desire for human happiness.
- In plain terms
- Beer exists because God wants people to be happy.
- What can you take from it?
- Enjoyment and comfort are signs of divine care.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What brings happiness?
- Is enjoyment part of faith?
Another view
Not everyone interprets divine will as including alcohol.
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