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On the day of my judgment, when I stand before God, and He…

“On the day of my judgment, when I stand before God, and He asks me why did I kill one of his true miracles, what am I gonna say? That it was my job? My job?” quote by Stephen King
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“On the day of my judgment, when I stand before God, and He asks me why did I kill one of his true miracles, what am I gonna say? That it was my job? My job?”

Stephen King

About This Quote

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

Facing divine judgment, the narrator rationalizes violent acts as duty, highlighting moral ambiguity and self‑justification.

In simple terms: We may excuse wrongdoing as “just a job.”

Key Takeaway

Question motives behind harmful actions.

Themes

morality justification faith

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • military service
  • law enforcement
  • corporate decisions
  • personal guilt

Key Concepts

ethics theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you justified a harmful act?
  • What alternative explanations could you consider?
A Different Perspective

Such rationalizations can ignore accountability and harm.

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