Absence Quote by C. Everett Koop
“When a faith-healer commands God to perform a miracle, in the absence of a prayer that says, 'Thy will be done,' it is, as far as I am concerned, the most rank form of arrogance . . . The faith-healer Bosworth once said that faith makes God act. If you follow that line of reasoning God is in His heaven, but Bosworth rules the world!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: C. Everett Koop on Faith Healing, 1995
Claiming God acts only because of human command shows arrogance, ignoring divine will and humility.
In simple terms: It criticizes demanding God to obey human wishes.
Key Takeaway
Respect humility and divine autonomy.
Themes
faith
arrogance
humility
theology
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- religious discourse
- ethical debate
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
Divine will
human entitlement
spiritual ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Do we sometimes misuse faith to control outcomes?
- How can humility reshape spiritual practice?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the comfort faith gives to believers.
