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“The name of the new religion, said Rumfoord, is The Church of God the Utterly Indifferent. . . The two chief teachings of this religion are these: Puny man can do nothing at all to help or please God Almighty, and Luck is not the hand of God.” quote by Kurt Vonnegut
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“The name of the new religion, said Rumfoord, is The Church of God the Utterly Indifferent. . . The two chief teachings of this religion are these: Puny man can do nothing at all to help or please God Almighty, and Luck is not the hand of God.”

Kurt Vonnegut

About This Quote

Source Novel: Cat\'s Cradle, 1963

The new religion teaches human helplessness before God and denies luck as divine.

In simple terms: Humans powerless, luck not divine.

Key Takeaway

Question authority and randomness.

Themes

religion existentialism determinism

Mood

satirical thought‑provoking

Type

philosophical humorous

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • philosophical debates
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

theology free will

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you accept human limits?
  • Is luck truly random?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex faith experiences.

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