Aphrodite Quote by Marie Phillips
““Eros mumbled something. "I'm sorry?" said Aphrodite. "Whatwouldjesusdo." "What would Jesus do?" said Aphrodite. "Let me tell you something. Jesus was a very good boy. He would do exactly what his mother told him to." "But-" "Jesus was supposed to be a god, right?" said Aphrodite. "Ergo, he did revenge. All gods do revenge." "Not exactly. He said you should turn the other-" "What else does your Jesus say?" Aphrodite interrupted. "I thought you didn't care." "Let me see," said Aphrodite. "I remember. 'Honour thy father and mother'." "One, that wasn't Jesus. And two, it's hard to honour your father when there are so many candidates for who he might be." "That's not very nice," said Aphrodite. "You know who your father is. It's your cousin Ares." [...] "I wish the Virgin Mary was my mother," grumbled Eros eventually.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Lost Things by Marie Phillips, 2006
The dialogue satirically explores moral authority and divine expectations through mythic characters.
In simple terms: Questioning divine motives and moral codes.
Key Takeaway
Consider the source of moral guidance.
Themes
mythology
morality
humor
Mood
critical
playful
Type
satirical
conversational
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- spiritual reflection
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
theology
ethical relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “What would Jesus do?” really mean?
- How do myths shape our ethics?
A Different Perspective
Satire may oversimplify complex beliefs.
