--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The god which the vast majority of…" description: "\"The god which the vast majority of professing Christians love is looked upon very much like an indulgent old man, who himself has no relish for folly, ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9f5/anonymous-1_christian_the-god-which-the-vast-majority-of-profe_1976982.jpg" --- # The god which the vast majority of professing Christians… ![“The god which the vast majority of professing Christians love is looked upon very much like an indulgent old man, who himself has no relish for folly, but leniently winks at the indiscretions of youth...For one sin God banished our first parents from Eden; for one sin all the posterity of Canaan…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9f5/anonymous-1_christian_the-god-which-the-vast-majority-of-profe_1976982.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9f5/anonymous-1_christian_the-god-which-the-vast-majority-of-profe_1976982.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9f5/anonymous-1_christian_the-god-which-the-vast-majority-of-profe_1976982.jpg) > “The god which the vast majority of professing Christians love is looked upon very much like an indulgent old man, who himself has no relish for folly, but leniently winks at the indiscretions of youth...For one sin God banished our first parents from Eden; for one sin all the posterity of Canaan fell under a curse which remains over them to this day; for one sin Moses was excluded form the promised land; Elisha’s servant smitten with leprosy; Ananias and Sapphira were cut off from the land of the living.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Critiques the selective forgiveness of sin in religious tradition, highlighting contradictions. **In simple terms:** Points out religious double standards. Key Takeaway Question selective moral judgments. Themes religion hypocrisy morality Mood critical thought‑provoking Type philosophical theological When to use this quote - church teachings - personal belief - ethical debates - interfaith dialogue Key Concepts theodicy sin divine justice Questions to Reflect On - Why do societies excuse some sins but not others? - What does this say about human nature? 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