I do not believe in God, because I believe in man. Whatever his mistakes, man has for thousands of years past been working to undo the botched job your God has made. (p. 207)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Belief in humanity's ability to improve supersedes belief in God.
- In plain terms
- I trust human effort more than God.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on human action rather than divine intervention.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives life meaning?
- Do you rely on faith or reason?
Another view
Many find meaning and structure in religious belief that humanism may not provide.
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