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“The existence of a world without God seems to me less absurd than the presence of a God, existing in all of his perfection, creating imperfect man in order to make him run the risk of Hell.” quote by Armand Salacrou
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“The existence of a world without God seems to me less absurd than the presence of a God, existing in all of his perfection, creating imperfect man in order to make him run the risk of Hell.”

Armand Salacrou

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Argues that a perfect, omniscient God creating flawed humans is more absurd than a godless world.

In simple terms: God's perfection vs. human flaw.

Key Takeaway

Question theological logic.

Themes

theology philosophy perfection imperfection existence

Mood

reflective philosophical

Type

Absurd:1 Atheist:0 Creating:0 Existence:0 Existence of god:0 God exists:0 Hell:0 Imperfect:0 Imperfect man:0 Life:0 Men:0 Order:0 Perfect man:0 Perfection:0 Risk:0 Running:0 Seems:0 Without god:0 World:0 Presence God:0 Existence World:0 God Existing:0 God Absurd:0

When to use this quote

  • debate
  • personal belief
  • academic study

Key Concepts

ethics metaphysics existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is divine perfection compatible with human flaw?
  • What defines absurdity?
A Different Perspective

Assumes specific religious doctrine.

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