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Asks Quote by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon

“The faults of which we ask you [God] the remittance, it is you who make us commit them; the traps of which we implore you to deliver us, it is you who has set them for us; and the Satan which surrounds us, this Satan, it is you.” quote by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon
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“The faults of which we ask you [God] the remittance, it is you who make us commit them; the traps of which we implore you to deliver us, it is you who has set them for us; and the Satan which surrounds us, this Satan, it is you.”

Pierre-Joseph Proudhon

About This Quote

The speaker blames divine authority for human errors, predicaments, and evil, implying that God creates the conditions that lead to sin and suffering.

In simple terms: God is portrayed as the source of our faults and trials.

Key Takeaway

Divine responsibility for human suffering.

Themes

theodicy responsibility free will suffering religious critique

Mood

solemn reflective critical

Type

theological philosophical lament

When to use this quote

  • prayer for relief
  • theological debate
  • personal guilt
  • moral reflection

Key Concepts

blame human agency evil divine will

Practical Applications

  • examining faith in adversity
  • critiquing religious doctrine

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view affect personal responsibility?
  • What implications does this have for the problem of evil?
A Different Perspective

One could argue that human choices, not divine design, generate faults and suffering, emphasizing personal accountability.

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