--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Have you ever thought what a God would be…" description: "\"Have you ever thought what a God would be like who actually ordained and executed the cruelty that is in [the biblical Book of Revelation]? A holocaust..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/799/c-j-sansom-22985_accepting_have-you-ever-thought-what-a-god-would-b_2533547.jpg" --- # Have you ever thought what a God would be like who… ![“Have you ever thought what a God would be like who actually ordained and executed the cruelty that is in [the biblical Book of Revelation]? A holocaust of mankind. Yet so many of these Bible-men accept the idea without a second thought.” quote by C.J. Sansom](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/799/c-j-sansom-22985_accepting_have-you-ever-thought-what-a-god-would-b_2533547.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/799/c-j-sansom-22985_accepting_have-you-ever-thought-what-a-god-would-b_2533547.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/799/c-j-sansom-22985_accepting_have-you-ever-thought-what-a-god-would-b_2533547.jpg) > “Have you ever thought what a God would be like who actually ordained and executed the cruelty that is in \[the biblical Book of Revelation\]? A holocaust of mankind. Yet so many of these Bible-men accept the idea without a second thought.” [C.J. Sansom](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/c-j-sansom/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote challenges the notion of a benevolent deity by highlighting the extreme violence depicted in Revelation, urging readers to question blind acceptance of religious narratives. **In simple terms:** It questions a cruel God in Revelation and urges critical thinking. Key Takeaway Question religious narratives critically. Themes faith religion violence critical thinking Mood skeptical provocative Type philosophical critical When to use this quote - theological debate - academic study - personal belief - interfaith dialogue Key Concepts theodicy scriptural interpretation Questions to Reflect On - How does literal interpretation affect moral judgments? - Can faith coexist with questioning? 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