'Don.' 'Yeah.' 'Why don't people believe?' 'Why don't they believe what?' 'In God.' 'I don't know. Not everyone has a Volkswagen.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The answer suggests belief in God may depend on material comfort or luck, not necessarily reason or faith.
- In plain terms
- Belief might depend on having things go well.
- What can you take from it?
- Material comfort can influence spiritual confidence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does comfort affect your belief?
- What makes you question faith?
Another view
Many believe despite hardship, so luck isn't the only factor.
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