Deny Quote by Cotton Mather
“That there is a Devil is a thing doubted by none but such as are under the influence of the Devil. For any to deny the being of a Devil must be from ignorance or profaneness worse than diabolical.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Wonders of the Invisible World, Cotton Mather, 1702
Belief in the Devil is common; denying it is seen as ignorance or moral failing.
In simple terms: People often assume evil exists.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about unseen forces.
Themes
theology
belief
ignorance
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- secular societies
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
philosophy
religion
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence shapes your belief in evil?
- How do cultural contexts affect such beliefs?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone shares this view; some reject the Devil entirely.
