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“Another priest said,"Is it true you've said you'll believe in any god whose existence can be proved by logical debate?""Yes."Vimes had a feeling about the immediate future and took a few steps away from Dorfl."But the gods plainly do exist," said a priest."It Is Not Evident."A bolt of lightning…” quote by Terry Pratchett
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“Another priest said,"Is it true you've said you'll believe in any god whose existence can be proved by logical debate?""Yes."Vimes had a feeling about the immediate future and took a few steps away from Dorfl."But the gods plainly do exist," said a priest."It Is Not Evident."A bolt of lightning lanced down through the clouds and hit Dorfl's helmet. There was a sheet of flame and then a trickling noise. Dorfl's molten armour formed puddles around his white-hot feet."I Don't Call That Much Of An Argument," said Dorfl calmly, from somewhere in the clouds of smoke.”

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

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

A priest demands proof of a god's existence, but divine intervention occurs, showing faith can be beyond logical debate.

In simple terms: Faith may be proven by miracles, not just logic.

Key Takeaway

Accept that some truths lie beyond reason.

Themes

faith logic miracles belief skepticism

Mood

wonderful thoughtful dramatic

Type

literary philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • religious debate
  • personal crisis
  • unexpected events
  • character development

Key Concepts

theology epistemology worldbuilding

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond when evidence contradicts your expectations?
  • Can faith coexist with reason?
A Different Perspective

Relying solely on logical proof can miss experiential or supernatural evidence.

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