He [God] threatened horrible things to us, if we would not be happy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Claiming that God threatens punishment to ensure humans seek happiness.
- In plain terms
- God threatens bad things to make us happy.
- What can you take from it?
- Threats can serve a purpose in guiding towards happiness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does fear lead to happiness?
- Why threaten to ensure happiness?
Another view
Threats can be counterproductive to genuine happiness.
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