Christianity Quote by Margaret Atwood
““He's heard Unitarianism called a featherbed for falling Christians, but his mother doesn't seem like a woman who has fallen anywhere. (Where is the featherbed for falling Unitarians, he wonders? Such as himself.) [From "Life Before Man," 1979)””
About This Quote
Source Short story: Life Before Man, Margaret Atwood, 1979
The narrator questions where a place of comfort for those who have strayed might be, highlighting the paradox of seeking refuge in a belief system that claims to be safe.
In simple terms: Seeking a safe place for those who have fallen seems contradictory.
Key Takeaway
Question the comfort offered by rigid ideologies.
Themes
religion
identity
belonging
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
theological
literary
When to use this quote
- debating religious tolerance
- exploring personal belief
- writing essays
- teaching philosophy
Key Concepts
theology
paradox
faith critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we define safety in belief?
- Can a faith truly be a “featherbed” for all?
A Different Perspective
It presumes a universal “featherbed” concept that may not apply to all faiths.
