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“I don't want a God that would go around killing people's little girls. Neither do I want a God who would kill his own son.” quote by John Shelby Spong
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“I don't want a God that would go around killing people's little girls. Neither do I want a God who would kill his own son.”

John Shelby Spong

About This Quote

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

A deity that inflicts harm on innocents contradicts moral goodness; true divinity should embody compassion, not violence.

In simple terms: A loving God would not kill innocents.

Key Takeaway

Seek a compassionate worldview.

Themes

theology morality violence divine nature

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

theological ethical

When to use this quote

  • religious education
  • ethical debates
  • personal belief formation

Key Concepts

ethical theology humanism non‑violence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines a moral deity?
  • Can suffering exist without a deity?
A Different Perspective

Some may argue divine mystery allows for suffering.

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