Atheism Quote by Diagoras of Melos
““A friend of Diagoras pointed out an expensive display of votive gifts and said, ' You think the gods have no care for man? Why, you can see from all these votive pictures here how many people have escaped the fury of storms at sea by praying to the gods who have brought them safe to harbor .' To which Diagoras replied, ' Yes, indeed, but where are the pictures of all those who suffered shipwreck and perished in the waves ?””
About This Quote
Divine narratives highlight miracles but often omit suffering, questioning selective storytelling.
In simple terms: God stories can be selective.
Key Takeaway
Seek balanced perspectives.
Themes
Religion
Skepticism
Storytelling
Mood
skeptical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- theology debates
- literature studies
Key Concepts
Critical thinking
Historical analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are tragedies often omitted from divine tales?
- How does selective memory shape belief?
