An honest God is the noblest work of man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An honest deity would be the greatest creation of humanity.
- In plain terms
- An honest god would be the best thing man made.
- What can you take from it?
- Honesty is a noble trait even for gods.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would an honest god do?
- Is honesty divine?
Another view
The idea assumes humans can conceive or define an honest god.
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