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“If everything has a cause, then God must have a cause. If there can be anything without a cause, it may just be the world as God...” quote by Bertrand Russell
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“If everything has a cause, then God must have a cause. If there can be anything without a cause, it may just be the world as God...”

Bertrand Russell

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Source Essay: A Free Man’s Worship, 1903

If everything is caused, then even God must have a cause, suggesting a paradox in infinite regress.

In simple terms: Questioning God’s cause reveals logical limits.

Key Takeaway

Consider the limits of causality.

Themes

philosophy logic theology

Mood

inquisitive skeptical

Type

philosophical theological

When to use this quote

  • debates on existence
  • academic lectures
  • personal contemplation

Key Concepts

Infinite regress causality skepticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Does infinite regress invalidate belief?
  • Can causality be applied to the divine?
A Different Perspective

The argument may overlook non‑causal explanations.

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