--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If in some radical miracle, the Abrahamic…" description: "\"“If in some radical miracle, the Abrahamic God revealed his existence to the world, I’d accept the belief in the deity — but I still wouldn't worship i..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/647/david-g-mcafee-12205_believe_if-in-some-radical-miracle-the-abrahamic_2101416.jpg" --- # If in some radical miracle, the Abrahamic God revealed his… ![“If in some radical miracle, the Abrahamic God revealed his existence to the world, I’d accept the belief in the deity — but I still wouldn't worship it. The jealous and angry God that justified the killings of millions, sent plagues upon first borns, and abhorred homosexuals would not be worthy of…” quote by David G. McAfee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/647/david-g-mcafee-12205_believe_if-in-some-radical-miracle-the-abrahamic_2101416.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/647/david-g-mcafee-12205_believe_if-in-some-radical-miracle-the-abrahamic_2101416.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/647/david-g-mcafee-12205_believe_if-in-some-radical-miracle-the-abrahamic_2101416.jpg) > ““If in some radical miracle, the Abrahamic God revealed his existence to the world, I’d accept the belief in the deity — but I still wouldn't worship it. The jealous and angry God that justified the killings of millions, sent plagues upon first borns, and abhorred homosexuals would not be worthy of my worship.”” [David G. McAfee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-g-mcafee/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker would accept proof of a deity’s existence but rejects worship because of the deity’s portrayed jealousy, anger, and oppression. **In simple terms:** Accept proof but reject worship due to moral failings. Key Takeaway Separate belief from worship. Themes theology ethics religion Mood conflicted critical Type philosophical controversial When to use this quote - personal belief - interfaith dialogue - secular ethics Key Concepts moral authority divine justice faith vs worship Questions to Reflect On - Can belief exist without worship? - How do we reconcile divine existence with immoral actions? A Different Perspective Worship may persist despite moral objections. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Deity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/deity/) [Faith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/faith/) [Hate](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/hate/) [Homosexuals](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/homosexuals/) [Killing](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/killing/) [Life](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/life/) [Plagues](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/plagues/) [Revelation](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/revelation/) [Worship](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/worship/) ## Related quotes > [If God, as they say, is homophobic, I wouldn’t worship that God.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/desmond-tutu/if-god-as-they-say-is-homophobic-i-wouldn-t-worship-that-god/) [Desmond Tutu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/desmond-tutu/) > [I can't choose the most meaningful song that I've written. That would be like choosing one child over another. 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