Angry Quote by Neal A. Maxwell
“C. S. Lewis pointed out that some people are angry with God for His not existing, and others for His existing but for failing to do as mortals would have Him do. Instead of such childishness, we are urged to know God and to learn of His attributes.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Purpose Driven Life by Neal A. Maxwell, 1995
People anger at God either for His non‑existence or for His existence without fulfilling human expectations; instead, we should study God’s nature.
In simple terms: People are angry at God for different reasons; we should learn about Him.
Key Takeaway
Study God’s attributes to move beyond childish anger.
Themes
faith
theology
anger
spiritual growth
human expectation
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
inquisitive
Type
spiritual
educational
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- theological study
- church teaching
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
divine nature
theodicy
spiritual maturity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can understanding God’s nature ease frustration?
- What role does personal experience play in faith?
A Different Perspective
The focus on attributes may ignore lived experience of suffering.
