What I'm saying is, if God wanted to send us a message, and ancient writings were the only way he could think of doing it, he could have done a better job.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sagan suggests that if God communicated through ancient writings, they would be clearer and better crafted.
- In plain terms
- If God sent a message in old books it would have been better written.
- What can you take from it?
- Ancient writings lack the clarity expected of divine communication.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Would a divine message be clearer?
- How do you interpret religious texts?
Another view
Many believers interpret ambiguity as a test of faith rather than poor communication.
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