Atheism Quote by Béla Bartók
““It is odd that the Bible says, ‘God created man,’ whereas it is the other way round: man has created God. It is odd that the Bible says, ‘The body is mortal, the soul is immortal,’ whereas even here the contrary is true: the body (its matter) is eternal; the soul (the form of the body) is transitory.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Music and Philosophy, 1935
The text reverses creation myths, suggesting humanity constructs divinity and that physical matter is eternal while the soul is fleeting.
In simple terms: Humans create God; bodies last, souls change.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about existence.
Themes
theology
existence
materialism
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- debating faith
- writing essays
- teaching philosophy
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
philosophy
metaphysics
religious critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect your spirituality?
- Can material eternity coexist with spiritual transience?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex doctrines.
