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“I'm not questioning the monotheistic god. I think there's absolutely no evidence for the existence of such a god. When I say that, I mean I'm - part of that is that the idea that God could be all-powerful and also benevolent is on its face contradictory.” quote by Barbara Ehrenreich
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“I'm not questioning the monotheistic god. I think there's absolutely no evidence for the existence of such a god. When I say that, I mean I'm - part of that is that the idea that God could be all-powerful and also benevolent is on its face contradictory.”

Barbara Ehrenreich

About This Quote

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

The speaker argues that belief in an all‑powerful, benevolent deity is contradictory and unsupported by evidence.

In simple terms: No evidence for a contradictory, all‑powerful god.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about divine attributes.

Themes

skepticism religion philosophy

Mood

critical inquisitive

Type

philosophical skeptical

When to use this quote

  • debates on faith
  • personal belief
  • academic discussion
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

atheism contradiction evidence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence would change your view?
  • Can moral frameworks exist without a deity?
A Different Perspective

The argument may overlook personal experiences that people interpret as evidence.

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