I am an Agnostic because I am not afraid to think. I am not afraid of any god in the universe who would send me or any other man or woman to hell. If there were such a being, he would not be a god; he would be a devil.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author equates agnosticism with intellectual courage and rejects the idea of a vengeful deity.
- In plain terms
- A god who punishes is not divine, and thinking freely is brave.
- What can you take from it?
- True faith or belief should not demand fear of punishment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is fear a valid motivator for faith?
- What defines a just being?
Another view
Religious believers may see this as hostile to their worldview.
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