--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If there is a God, man's immortality is…" description: "\"If there is a God, man's immortality is certain. If not, Immortality would not be worth having.\" — Edgar S. Brightman" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e6/edgar-s-brightman-78481_certain_if-there-is-a-god-man-s-immortality-is-c_2082025.jpg" --- # If there is a God, man's immortality is certain. If not… ![“If there is a God, man's immortality is certain. If not, Immortality would not be worth having.” quote by Edgar S. Brightman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e6/edgar-s-brightman-78481_certain_if-there-is-a-god-man-s-immortality-is-c_2082025.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e6/edgar-s-brightman-78481_certain_if-there-is-a-god-man-s-immortality-is-c_2082025.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e6/edgar-s-brightman-78481_certain_if-there-is-a-god-man-s-immortality-is-c_2082025.jpg) > “If there is a God, man's immortality is certain. If not, Immortality would not be worth having.” Edgar S. Brightman ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. If God exists, immortality is assured; without God, immortality loses meaning. **In simple terms:** Divine existence gives purpose to eternal life. Key Takeaway Consider the source of your belief in afterality. Themes faith mortality philosophy meaning Mood thoughtful philosophical Type philosophical theological When to use this quote - religious contemplation - ethical debates - personal worldview - literary analysis Key Concepts theology existentialism afterlife ethics Questions to Reflect On - Do you find meaning without a deity? - What gives life purpose for you? 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