Believe Quote by Ernest Dimnet
“You can believe in God without believing in immortality, but it is hard to see how anyone can believe in immortality and not believe in God.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Philosophy of Faith, 1925
Belief in a deity is often linked to belief in an afterlife; separating the two challenges conventional religious logic.
In simple terms: God belief usually includes afterlife belief; separating them is tough.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about faith and eternity.
Themes
faith
philosophy
theology
belief systems
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- discussing belief with friends
- writing personal creed
- exploring secular spirituality
Key Concepts
existentialism
metaphysics
cognitive dissonance
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you need afterlife to believe in God?
- How does immortality affect moral choices?
A Different Perspective
Some find meaning without afterlife, complicating the link.
