Definitions Quote by Frederick Lenz
“Some people say: "There is no God; because, if there was a God, God would stop all the suffering." Nonsense! God is oblivious to suffering. God is beyond suffering. That's what makes God, God, by definition.”
About This Quote
The quote argues that God, by definition, is beyond suffering, so the existence of suffering does not contradict belief in God.
In simple terms: God is beyond suffering, so suffering doesn’t disprove God.
Key Takeaway
Understand that theological definitions shape arguments about suffering.
Themes
theology
philosophy
existence of God
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious debate
- personal faith
- ethical discussions
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
divine nature
problem of evil
Questions to Reflect On
- Does defining God as beyond suffering address human pain?
- How does this definition affect moral responsibility?
A Different Perspective
This view may overlook emotional experiences of believers and the complexity of the problem of evil.
![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
