The God of the Christians is a father who makes much of his apples, and very little of his children.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote critiques the Christian God for caring more about objects than people.
- In plain terms
- God values possessions more than his children.
- What can you take from it?
- Divine care should prioritize people over objects.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does divine care look like?
- How do we value human life?
Another view
It assumes a specific view of Christianity that may not apply universally.
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