Believe Quote by Harold S. Kushner

“Given the unfairness that strikes so many people in life, I would rather believe in a God of limited power and unlimited love and justice, rather than the other way around.” quote by Harold S. Kushner — Download Open image

“Given the unfairness that strikes so many people in life, I would rather believe in a God of limited power and unlimited love and justice, rather than the other way around.”

Harold S. Kushner

About This Quote

Source Book: "When Bad Things Happen to Good People", 1981

Preferring a limited‑power, loving God over an all‑powerful, possibly unjust one.

In simple terms: Choose a God with love and justice, not unlimited power.

Key Takeaway

Find comfort in a compassionate deity.

Themes

theology ethics comfort

Mood

thoughtful contemplative

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

personal prayer
theological debate
moral counseling

Key Concepts

limited omnipotence unlimited love justice

Questions to Reflect On

Does limited power diminish divine efficacy?
How does love compensate for limited power?

A Different Perspective

Some may argue power is needed for miracles.

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