--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Oh, of course, naturally, God is…" description: "\"Oh, of course, naturally, God is impossible. That is the first proof that he exists.\" Nothing exists as we see it. Nothing we see is really there, as w..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d1b/gregory-david-roberts-1039_eye_oh-of-course-naturally-god-is-impossible_2948137.png" --- # Oh, of course, naturally, God is impossible. That is the… ![“Oh, of course, naturally, God is impossible. That is the first proof that he exists." Nothing exists as we see it. Nothing we see is really there, as we think we are seeing it. Our eyes are liars. Everything that seems real, is merely part of the illusion.” quote by Gregory David Roberts](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d1b/gregory-david-roberts-1039_eye_oh-of-course-naturally-god-is-impossible_2948137.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d1b/gregory-david-roberts-1039_eye_oh-of-course-naturally-god-is-impossible_2948137.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d1b/gregory-david-roberts-1039_eye_oh-of-course-naturally-god-is-impossible_2948137.png) > “Oh, of course, naturally, God is impossible. That is the first proof that he exists." Nothing exists as we see it. Nothing we see is really there, as we think we are seeing it. Our eyes are liars. Everything that seems real, is merely part of the illusion.” [Gregory David Roberts](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gregory-david-roberts/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. God’s impossibility proves his existence; reality is illusion, eyes deceive, everything is a lie. **In simple terms:** Illusion proves existence of God. Key Takeaway Question perceived reality. Themes faith illusion philosophy Mood skeptical contemplative Type philosophical literary When to use this quote - spiritual practice - philosophical debate - artistic expression Key Concepts Metaphysics skepticism Questions to Reflect On - What defines reality for you? - How do you reconcile faith and doubt? 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