An atheist-laugh's a poor exchange For Deity offended.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Laughing at atheists is a poor trade for offending the divine.
- In plain terms
- Mocking faith is bad if it insults God.
- What can you take from it?
- Mockery of faith may have serious spiritual costs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is mockery of faith ever justified?
- How do you show respect in debate?
Another view
It assumes a divine presence that not all share.
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I waive the quantum o' the sin, The hazard of concealing: But, och! it hardens a' within, And petrifies the feeling!
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