Baby Quote by Ira Glass
![“I remember clearly that when I was little it was explained to me [that] the way that babies were made was that God put the baby into some lady's stomach, right? And, at some point, I learned how it really happened, and really that was the beginning of the end of my belief in God. Up until that…” quote by Ira Glass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/56a/ira-glass-2464_baby_i-remember-clearly-that-when-i-was-littl_234840.jpg)
“I remember clearly that when I was little it was explained to me [that] the way that babies were made was that God put the baby into some lady's stomach, right? And, at some point, I learned how it really happened, and really that was the beginning of the end of my belief in God. Up until that point, it had always been a really weird act of intervention on God's part.”
About This Quote
Source Podcast: This American Life, Episode 1, 1995, Ira Glass recounts childhood explanation of conception
Shows how learning the biological truth about reproduction shattered his literal belief in divine intervention
In simple terms: Realizing biology ended his belief in a God‑directed creation
Key Takeaway
Reflect on how knowledge changes faith
Themes
personal growth
faith
science
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
narrative
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- family discussions
- religious upbringing
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
belief revision
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does education play in belief change?
- Can scientific understanding coexist with spirituality?
A Different Perspective
May not represent all experiences of faith loss
