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For my part I cannot believe in a God who is angry with me…

“For my part I cannot believe in a God who is angry with me because I do not believe in him. I cannot believe in a God who is less tolerant than I. I cannot believe in a God who has neither humour nor common sense.” quote by W. Somerset Maugham
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“For my part I cannot believe in a God who is angry with me because I do not believe in him. I cannot believe in a God who is less tolerant than I. I cannot believe in a God who has neither humour nor common sense.”

W. Somerset Maugham

About This Quote

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

The speaker rejects a punitive, intolerant God, emphasizing a desire for a compassionate, rational deity.

In simple terms: I cannot believe in an angry, intolerant God.

Key Takeaway

Seek belief systems that align with compassion and reason.

Themes

faith tolerance humor

Mood

skeptical thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • spirituality
  • philosophy
  • ethics

Key Concepts

theology personal belief

Questions to Reflect On

  • What qualities do you value in a higher power?
  • How do you find meaning without it?
A Different Perspective

Faith can provide comfort despite doubts.

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