Atheism Quote by Luther Burbank
“The idea that a good God would send people to a burning hell is utterly damnable to me. I don't want to have anything to do with such a God. But while I cannot conceive of such a God, I do recognize the existence of a great universal power - a power which we cannot even begin to comprehend and might as well not attempt to. It may be a conscious mind, or it may not. I don't know. As a scientist I should like to know, but as a man, I am not so vitally concerned.”
About This Quote
The speaker rejects the notion of a punitive deity, acknowledging an incomprehensible universal force without assigning moral qualities.
In simple terms: Rejects a vengeful God, accepts unknown power.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility before the unknown.
Themes
theology
philosophy
science
Mood
contemplative
skeptical
Type
philosophical
inquisitive
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- academic debate
- spiritual exploration
- ethical discourse
Key Concepts
existential uncertainty
divine mystery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “great universal power” mean to you?
- Can science ever address metaphysical questions?
A Different Perspective
Human desire for concrete answers may persist despite uncertainty.
