Appalled Quote by Barbara Kingsolver
“Back then I was still appalled that God would set down his barefoot boy and girl dollies into an Eden where, presumably, He had just turned loose elephantiasis and microes that eat the human cornea. Now I understand, God is not just rooting fo the dollies.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Faith and Metaphor, 2015
The narrator grapples with the idea that divine creation includes suffering, questioning simplistic benevolence.
In simple terms: God’s creation includes pain and complexity.
Key Takeaway
Accept that faith can coexist with hardship.
Themes
faith
suffering
theology
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual reflection
- ethical debate
Key Concepts
theodicy
metaphor
existential doubt
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this say about the nature of belief?
- How can we reconcile suffering with faith?
A Different Perspective
Simplistic views of divinity ignore real-world pain.
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