I wondered a little why God was such a useless thing. It seemed a waste of time to have him. After that he became less and less, until he was: nothingness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This passage describes the gradual erosion of faith, viewing God as a useless concept that eventually faded into nothingness.
- In plain terms
- I thought God was not useful so he became nothing to me.
- What can you take from it?
- Utility and belief are often linked in personal philosophy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a belief worth keeping?
- How do you measure the value of an idea?
Another view
It judges value solely on practical utility.
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