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“Remember that there is nothing in God but what is godlike; and that He is either not at all, or truly and perfectly good.” quote by Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury
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“Remember that there is nothing in God but what is godlike; and that He is either not at all, or truly and perfectly good.”

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He argues that divinity is either absent or embodies perfect goodness, leaving no room for a flawed deity.

In simple terms: God is either nonexistent or perfectly good.

Key Takeaway

Consider the nature of divine perfection.

Themes

theology philosophy ethics

Mood

contemplative inquisitive

Type

philosophical theological

When to use this quote

  • debates on existence of evil
  • religious discourse
  • ethical reasoning

Key Concepts

metaphysics moral perfection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What implications does a perfectly good God have for suffering?
  • Can a deity be both imperfect and divine?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex theological views.

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