I don't mind praying to the eternal Father, but I must be the only man in the country afflicted with an eternal mother.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He expresses a paradoxical view of divine relationships, accepting a paternal deity while rejecting the idea of an eternal mother.
- In plain terms
- He accepts a father figure but not an eternal mother.
- What can you take from it?
- Question traditional religious concepts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does he accept one divine parent but not the other?
- What does 'eternal mother' symbolize?
Another view
The statement mixes metaphor with personal belief, making its literal meaning unclear.
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