Air Quote by Anonymous
“But we had with us, to keep and to care for, more than five hundred bruised bodies of men- men made in the image of God, marred by the hand of man and must we say in the name of God? And where is the reckoning for such things? And who is answerable? One might almost shrink from the sound of his own voice, which had launched into the palpitating air words of order- do we call it? - fraught with such ruin. Was it God's command we heard or His forgiveness we must forever implore?”
About This Quote
The passage questions moral responsibility for human suffering, invoking divine authority while confronting the paradox of divine command versus mercy.
In simple terms: We must confront the moral weight of human suffering.
Key Takeaway
Divine authority and human accountability clash.
Themes
ethics
theology
suffering
responsibility
justice
Mood
somber
pondering
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- war crime tribunals
- humanitarian interventions
- religious debates on suffering
Key Concepts
theodicy
moral philosophy
Practical Applications
- Facilitate ethical deliberation forums
- Integrate moral education in leadership training
Questions to Reflect On
- What grounds moral accountability beyond divine command?
- How can societies reconcile divine narratives with secular justice?
A Different Perspective
Relies on religious framing that may not resonate universally.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)