Absolutely Quote by Barbara Ehrenreich
“I'm not questioning the monotheistic god. I think there's absolutely no evidence for the existence of such a god. When I say that, I mean I'm - part of that is that the idea that God could be all-powerful and also benevolent is on its face contradictory.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: I Am Not a Feminist, 1992
The speaker argues that belief in an all‑powerful, benevolent deity is contradictory and unsupported by evidence.
In simple terms: No evidence for a contradictory, all‑powerful god.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about divine attributes.
Themes
skepticism
religion
philosophy
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- debates on faith
- personal belief
- academic discussion
- public discourse
Key Concepts
atheism
contradiction
evidence
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would change your view?
- Can moral frameworks exist without a deity?
A Different Perspective
The argument may overlook personal experiences that people interpret as evidence.
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