Accepting Quote by Quentin Smith
![“So how do theists respond to arguments like this? [The Argument from Evil] They say there is a reason for evil, but it is a mystery. Well, let me tell you this: I'm actually one hundred feet tall even though I only appear to be six feet tall. You ask me for proof of this. I have a simple answer…” quote by Quentin Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/635/quentin-smith-54821_accepting_so-how-do-theists-respond-to-arguments-l_1707372.jpg)
“So how do theists respond to arguments like this? [The Argument from Evil] They say there is a reason for evil, but it is a mystery. Well, let me tell you this: I'm actually one hundred feet tall even though I only appear to be six feet tall. You ask me for proof of this. I have a simple answer: it's a mystery. Just accept my word for it on faith. And that's just the logic theists use in their discussions of evil.”
About This Quote
The quote mocks theist explanations for evil as unfalsifiable and based on mystery, implying they demand blind faith.
In simple terms: It criticizes using mystery as a justification for evil.
Key Takeaway
Question the reliance on mystery in moral arguments.
Themes
theism
philosophy
ethics
argumentation
Mood
skeptical
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- debates on evil
- religious discussions
- philosophical dialogues
Key Concepts
faith
mystery
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mystery function in religious belief?
- Can evil be explained without invoking mystery?
A Different Perspective
The argument may oversimplify complex theological positions.
![“[This world] exists nonnecessarily, improbably, and causelessly. It exists for absolutely no reason at all. It is inexplicably and stunningly actual . . . The impact of this captivated realisation upon me is overwhelming. I am completely stunned. I take a few dazed steps in the dark meadow, and…” quote by Quentin Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/55e/quentin-smith-54821_captivated_this-world-exists-nonnecessarily-improba_1826542.jpg)
