The only reason why God created man is because he was disappointed with the monkey.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- God made man after failing with monkeys.
- In plain terms
- Humans are an afterthought.
- What can you take from it?
- Existence can be viewed as accidental.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does humor affect serious topics like religion?
Another view
It is a satirical take on religious creation stories.
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