Whore Quote by Georges Bataille
““Pathetic creatures on their knees... Tirelessly, naively repeating, "Don't take our word for it! Alas, we're not all that logical. We say God–though in reality God is a person, a particular individual. We speak to him. We address him by name–he is the God of Abraham and Jacob. We treat him just like anybody else, like a personal being..." "So he's a whore?””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Accursed Share, Georges Bataille, 1949
It critiques how people anthropomorphize God, treating a divine concept as a personal, flawed being, revealing contradictions in faith.
In simple terms: People treat God like a person, exposing inconsistencies.
Key Takeaway
Question personal beliefs and their logical basis.
Themes
faith
anthropomorphism
contradiction
theology
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- theological debate
- religious education
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
personification
subjectivity
existential doubt
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personifying God affect moral behavior?
- Can faith be meaningful without personal imagery?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook the symbolic value of personal deity concepts.
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