God is a concept by which we measure our pain.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- God is described as a tool humans use to quantify their suffering.
- In plain terms
- We use the idea of God to measure how much pain we feel.
- What can you take from it?
- Religious concepts often reflect personal pain.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is God a measure of pain for you?
- How do you define suffering?
Another view
It reduces religious belief to a pain scale.
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They keep you doped with religion and sex and TV, And you think your so clever, and classless and free, But you're still fucking peasants as far as I can see.
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