Absolute power Quote by George Deacon
“If absolute power corrupts absolutely, where does that leave God??”
About This Quote
If absolute power inevitably corrupts, questioning divine authority raises concerns about moral perfection in a deity.
In simple terms: Power corrupts; even God?
Key Takeaway
Question the nature of divine authority.
Themes
theology
philosophy
ethics
authority
Mood
inquisitive
critical
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- leadership
- spiritual practice
- public discourse
Key Concepts
religious studies
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Does power affect a perfect being?
- How do we reconcile divine omnipotence with corruption?
A Different Perspective
Assuming God is subject to human flaws may misinterpret divine nature.
![“As Israel made the wants of his national existence the law of the world, as under the dominance of these wants he deified even his political vindictiveness; so the Christian made the requirements of human feeling the absolute powers and laws of the world. [T]hat is, indeed, only of man considered…” quote by Ludwig Feuerbach](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dd1/ludwig-feuerbach-3406_abrahamism_as-israel-made-the-wants-of-his-national_31284.jpg)
