Bad dream Quote by George Saunders
““Maybe the God we see, the God who calls the daily shots, is merely a subGod. Maybe there’s a God above this subGod who’s busy for a few God minutes with something else, and will be right back; and when he gets back will take the subGod by the ear and say: Now look. Look at that fat man. What did he ever do to you? Wasn’t he humble enough? Didn’t he endure enough abuse for a thousand men? Weren’t the simplest tasks hard? Didn’t you sense him craving affection? Were you unaware that his days unraveled as one long bad dream? And maybe as the subGod slinks away, the true God will sweep me up in his arms, saying: My sincere apologies, a mistake has been made. Accept a new birth, as token of my esteem.””
About This Quote
Divine hierarchy is imagined as layers of gods, with the ultimate deity occasionally intervening to correct mistakes, suggesting humility and the limits of human understanding.
In simple terms: Gods are imagined in layers, with a higher one fixing errors.
Key Takeaway
Humility before unknown higher powers.
Themes
theology
humility
existential wonder
Mood
wonderful
humble
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- philosophical reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
metaphysics
spiritual hierarchy
Practical Applications
- contemplate the unknown
- embrace uncertainty
Questions to Reflect On
- How does imagining a higher god affect your worldview?
- What comfort or discomfort does this hierarchy bring?
A Different Perspective
Such narratives may oversimplify complex faith experiences.
