Almighty Quote by Elie Wiesel
“How could I say to Him: Blessed be Thou, Almighty, Master of the Universe, who chose us among all nations to be tortured day and night, to watch as our fathers, our mothers, our brothers end up in furnaces? Praised be Thy Holy Name, for having chosen us to be slaughtered on Thine altar?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Night (Holocaust memoir), 1956
The speaker laments divine selection of suffering, questioning why a benevolent deity would permit such extreme cruelty.
In simple terms: Why would a loving God allow such suffering?
Key Takeaway
Reflect on the problem of evil.
Themes
theodicy
faith
suffering
justice
Mood
sorrowful
reflective
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Holocaust remembrance
- theological debate
- personal grief
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Divine justice
human cruelty
existential doubt
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about human attempts to find meaning in tragedy?
- How can faith respond to incomprehensible suffering?
A Different Perspective
The quote assumes a monotheistic framework, which may not apply universally.
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