About Quote by Bill Cosby
“When my son was murdered, people asked me how I felt about God and what had happened to my son. I said, 'No, you can't go there. You have to understand that there is a devil, and he works 24/7. Whoever murdered our son was with the devil.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Oprah Winfrey Show, 1998
He attributes personal tragedy to a malevolent force, suggesting evil is an active, constant presence.
In simple terms: Evil is always at work.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront personal pain.
Themes
grief
faith
evil
Mood
sorrowful
reflective
Type
personal
theological
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- counseling
- theological debate
Key Concepts
theodicy
spiritual struggle
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we explain suffering without supernatural forces?
- Can evil be understood metaphorically?
A Different Perspective
Limited by lack of empirical evidence for a literal devil.
