Absolute Quote by Dejan Stojanovic
““We must redefine and come to a consensus on what God (Creator) is and what creation and recreating is. When we do this, we may make the gap between believers and atheists smaller, and we may realize that faith and atheism are compatible. The major incompatibility comes from the preprogrammed thinking and concepts based on religious books. Most of these concepts humanity accepted without real consideration and analysis, betting on the idea of a God that I call the stolen God. A stolen God is not a “real” God and cannot be used against the “real” God if it exists. The idea of a stolen God gains most of its power from the fear of millions or billions of human beings belonging to the major monotheistic religions.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Unknown author, 2023, philosophical discourse on religion and atheism
The quote argues that redefining God and creation could bridge the divide between believers and atheists, suggesting that many religious concepts are accepted uncritically and act as a “stolen God” that fuels fear and division.
In simple terms: Rethinking God may reduce conflict between faith and atheism.
Examine and question inherited religious ideas.
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Type
When to use this quote
- interfaith discussions
- academic seminars
- personal reflection
- public policy debates
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What core beliefs would you be willing to reassess?
- How can societies foster respectful dialogue without eroding identity?
The proposal may overlook deep emotional and cultural attachments to traditional beliefs, making consensus hard to achieve.