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“I don't know about this here eternal marriage business. But it seems to me that if you can't live with the sons-of-bitches on earth the Lord won't force you to remain with them in heaven.” quote by J. Golden Kimball
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““I don't know about this here eternal marriage business. But it seems to me that if you can't live with the sons-of-bitches on earth the Lord won't force you to remain with them in heaven.””

J. Golden Kimball

About This Quote

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

He suggests that earthly relationships, even with difficult people, may not continue after death, implying divine separation from those we find intolerable.

In simple terms: He doubts eternal marriage with people we dislike.

Key Takeaway

Consider the nature of eternal companionship.

Themes

faith afterlife relationships

Mood

skeptical reflective

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • family disputes
  • personal reflection
  • spiritual study

Key Concepts

theology eternal marriage divine justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do we truly know the afterlife's conditions?
  • Can love transform even the most difficult relationships?
A Different Perspective

His view may overlook the possibility of redemption or growth in the afterlife.

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