Believe Quote by John Connolly
““What do you believe in?’ asked David. ‘I believe in those whom I love and trust. All else is foolishness. This god is as empty as his church. His followers choose to attribute all of their good fortune to him, but when he ignores their pleas or leaves them to suffer, they say only that he is beyond their understanding and abandon themselves to his will. What kind of god is that?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly, 2006
The speaker questions the value of a god who is distant and blamed for misfortune, suggesting belief should rest on personal relationships rather than abstract deities.
In simple terms: Faith should be in loved ones, not an absent god.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize trust over blind faith.
Themes
faith
skepticism
trust
religion
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
questioning
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- crisis of faith
- community support
- moral decision making
Key Concepts
existentialism
humanism
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal relationships give you strength?
- How do you reconcile doubt with hope?
A Different Perspective
The quote may oversimplify complex spiritual experiences and ignore positive aspects of faith.
