God Quote by Jonathan Safran Foer
““Objects that don't exist don't exist. If we were to imagine such a thing as an object that didn't exist, it would be that thing that God hated. This is the strongest argument against the nonbeliever. If God didn't exist, he would have to hate himself, and that is obviously nonsense.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Existence of God, 2015
The argument claims that a non-existent deity would have to self-hate, which is absurd, thus supporting belief in God.
In simple terms: If God didn't exist, he'd hate himself, which is nonsense.
Key Takeaway
Consider logical consistency when debating existence.
Themes
theology
philosophy
logic
belief
existence
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
argumentative
When to use this quote
- debates
- academic discussions
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
paradox
self-reference
atheism
Questions to Reflect On
- Is self-hate a valid attribute for a deity?
- What alternative arguments address non-existence?
A Different Perspective
The reasoning relies on anthropomorphic assumptions about divine emotions.
