Atheism Quote by Luis Buñuel
““What am I to God? Nothing, a murky shadow. My passage on this earth is too rapid to leave any traces; it counts for nothing in space or in time. God really doesn't pay any attention to us, so even if he exists, it's as if he didn't. My form of atheism, however, leads inevitably to an acceptance of the inexplicable. Mystery is inseparable from chance, and our whole universe is a mystery. Since I reject the idea of a divine watchmaker (a notion even more mysterious than the mystery it supposedly explains), then I must consent to live in a kind of shadowy confusion. And insofar as no explication, even the simplest, works for everyone, I've chosen my mystery. At least it keeps my moral freedom intact.””
About This Quote
Source Film: The Exterminating Angel, 1962
The speaker feels insignificant in the cosmos, sees divine indifference, and embraces mystery as a source of moral freedom.
In simple terms: Life is fleeting, God may be indifferent, mystery preserves freedom.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty and protect moral autonomy.
Themes
existentialism
freedom
meaninglessness
mystery
morality
Mood
contemplative
skeptical
reflective
Type
philosophical
existential
literary
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- philosophical debate
- creative writing
- spiritual exploration
Key Concepts
nihilism
absurdism
existential freedom
ontological uncertainty
Questions to Reflect On
- How does embracing mystery affect ethical choices?
- Can moral freedom exist without belief in a higher power?
A Different Perspective
The view may overlook evidence of meaning or purpose.
