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“That there is a Devil is a thing doubted by none but such as are under the influence of the Devil. For any to deny the being of a Devil must be from ignorance or profaneness worse than diabolical.” quote by Cotton Mather
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“That there is a Devil is a thing doubted by none but such as are under the influence of the Devil. For any to deny the being of a Devil must be from ignorance or profaneness worse than diabolical.”

Cotton Mather

About This Quote

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

Belief in the Devil is common; denying it is seen as ignorance or moral failing.

In simple terms: People often assume evil exists.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about unseen forces.

Themes

theology belief ignorance

Mood

analytical skeptical

Type

philosophical theological

When to use this quote

  • academic debate
  • secular societies
  • personal belief systems

Key Concepts

philosophy religion psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence shapes your belief in evil?
  • How do cultural contexts affect such beliefs?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone shares this view; some reject the Devil entirely.

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