Atheism Quote by Robert A. Heinlein
“God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnibenevolent - it says so right here on the label. If you have a mind capable of believing all three of these attributes simultaneously, I have a wonderful bargain for you. No checks, please. Cash and in small bills.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein, 1961
The quote satirically challenges the logical consistency of believing in an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good deity simultaneously, implying such belief is a bargain with hidden costs.
In simple terms: Questioning the coherence of traditional divine attributes.
Key Takeaway
Examine the logical tensions in your beliefs.
Themes
theology
logic
philosophy
Mood
skeptical
ironic
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- debate
- personal reflection
- academic study
Key Concepts
Omnipotence
omniscience
omnibenevolence
paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile divine goodness with suffering?
- Can one truly hold all three attributes without conflict?
A Different Perspective
The claim overlooks the problem of evil and contradictory implications.
