Abandoned Quote by Daniel Dennett
![“The kindly God who lovingly fashioned each and every one of us and sprinkled the sky with shining stars for our delight - that God is, like Santa Claus, a myth of childhood, not anything [that] a sane, undeluded adult could literally believe in. That God must either be turned into a symbol for…” quote by Daniel Dennett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1ec/daniel-dennett-3895_abandoned_the-kindly-god-who-lovingly-fashioned-ea_2710685.jpg)
“The kindly God who lovingly fashioned each and every one of us and sprinkled the sky with shining stars for our delight - that God is, like Santa Claus, a myth of childhood, not anything [that] a sane, undeluded adult could literally believe in. That God must either be turned into a symbol for something less concrete or abandoned altogether.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Breaking the Spell", 2006
God is a cultural myth akin to Santa Claus; adults should view it as a symbolic or discard it.
In simple terms: God is a myth not literally believable by adults.
Key Takeaway
Consider religious symbols metaphorically or reject them.
Themes
myth
religion
symbolism
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
cultural
psychological
When to use this quote
- theology
- philosophy
- education
- personal belief
Key Concepts
faith
secularism
cultural narratives
existential meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can symbolic belief coexist with rationalism?
- What role does myth play in modern life?
A Different Perspective
Dismissal may ignore comfort and community religion faith provides.
