If God exists, I hope he has a good excuse
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker questions the nature of suffering or existence if a benevolent deity is responsible.
- In plain terms
- If God is real, he should explain why things are bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Suffering often leads people to question divine goodness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you reconcile good with suffering?
- What would a good excuse look like?
Another view
It assumes God must be accountable to human standards.
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