Believe in god Quote by George MacDonald
““I should not be surprised," said Mr. Graham, "that the day should come when men will refuse to believe in God simply on the ground of the apparent injustice of things. They would argue that there might be either an omnipotent being who did not care, or a good being who could not help, but that there could not be a being both all good and omnipotent or else he would never have suffered things to be as they are.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Phantastes, 1858
People may reject belief in God because suffering seems incompatible with an all‑good, all‑powerful deity.
In simple terms: Suffering challenges belief in a caring God.
Key Takeaway
Consider how you reconcile pain with faith.
Themes
faith
theodicy
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- theological debate
- ethical discussions
Key Concepts
omnipotence
omnibenevolence
existential doubt
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you explain suffering without God?
- Can good exist without divine power?
A Different Perspective
The argument may overlook non‑theistic moral frameworks.
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