--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Then it’s decided. In the end, we are…" description: "\"“Then it’s decided. In the end, we are just as mortal as man. But while God will save a few, we will corrupt and destroy the rest of them. That is the ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/402/glen-robinson-66928_christianity_then-it-s-decided-in-the-end-we-are-just_2876239.jpg" --- # Then it’s decided. In the end, we are just as mortal as… ![“Then it’s decided. In the end, we are just as mortal as man. But while God will save a few, we will corrupt and destroy the rest of them. That is the best way to hurt Him. While many worship what you represent, most will come to believe that the existence of God is a myth.” The woman spoke up…” quote by Glen Robinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/402/glen-robinson-66928_christianity_then-it-s-decided-in-the-end-we-are-just_2876239.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/402/glen-robinson-66928_christianity_then-it-s-decided-in-the-end-we-are-just_2876239.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/402/glen-robinson-66928_christianity_then-it-s-decided-in-the-end-we-are-just_2876239.jpg) > ““Then it’s decided. In the end, we are just as mortal as man. But while God will save a few, we will corrupt and destroy the rest of them. That is the best way to hurt Him. While many worship what you represent, most will come to believe that the existence of God is a myth.” The woman spoke up. “But if they think He is a myth, won’t they think that you don’t exist either?” The Chairman smiled broadly this time. “Exactly.”” Glen Robinson ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker suggests that humanity’s mortality and the mythic perception of God are used to manipulate belief, and that denying God’s existence undermines faith. **In simple terms:** Human mortality and myth are used to control belief. Key Takeaway Question the use of mortality in belief systems. Themes faith existence manipulation myth belief Mood skeptical thoughtful Type philosophical critical When to use this quote - religious discourse - political rhetoric - personal reflection Key Concepts philosophy theology psychology Questions to Reflect On - How does mortality influence belief? - Can myth be a tool for control? A Different Perspective The claim relies on a specific narrative that may not apply universally. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Christianity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/christianity/) [Existence of god](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/existence-of-god/) [Inspirational](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/inspirational/) [Life](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/life/) [Myth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/myth/) [Suspense](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/suspense/) ## Related quotes > [The sun is our father, the earth is our mother. 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