Godly Quote by Libba Bray
“God doesn't like lesbians," Grandma Huberman hised, throwing the magazine in the trash. Jennifer knew what lesbian meant, and she knew she probably was one. But she couldn't understand why God would hold that against her or against Monica Mathers, who'd never started a war or killed anybody, and whose deadeye three-pointers were straight-up amazing. After all, hadn't God made both of them? But people were like that, she'd noticed. They'd invoke Godly privilege at the weirdest of times and for the most stupid reasons.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Godless, 2013
A young woman grapples with religious condemnation of her identity, questioning divine judgment and societal hypocrisy.
In simple terms: Struggle with faith and identity.
Key Takeaway
Seek self‑acceptance beyond imposed morals.
Themes
identity
faith
social pressure
Mood
emotional
conflicted
Type
literary
social commentary
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- family conflict
- community judgment
Key Concepts
theology
LGBTQ+ rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile personal identity with faith?
- What role does community play in shaping belief?
A Different Perspective
Religious narratives can be weaponized.
