Atheism Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
“What! I should call on that Infinite Love that has served us so well? Infinite cruelty rather, that made everlasting hell, Made us, foreknew us, foredoom'd us, and does what he will with his own; Better our dead brute mother who never has heard us groan.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Angel of the Bottomless Pit", 1865
It expresses despair at divine cruelty, contrasting it with a harsh, indifferent mother figure.
In simple terms: Divine cruelty versus human suffering.
Key Takeaway
Recognize suffering and seek compassion.
Themes
theology
suffering
existentialism
Mood
somber
philosophical
Type
poetic
lamentation
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- spiritual crisis
- ethical debate
Key Concepts
divine justice
human anguish
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this view of divine intent imply about human agency?
- Can compassion replace fear of divine cruelty?
A Different Perspective
The language may alienate readers seeking hope.
