Absurdity Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll
“Certainly the Old Testament does not teach us that there is another life, and upon that question even the New is obscure and vague. The hunger of the heart finds only a few small and scattered crumbs. There is nothing definite, solid, and satisfying. United with the idea of immortality we find the absurdity of the resurrection. A prophecy that depends for its fulfillment upon an impossibility, cannot satisfy the brain or heart.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Religion, 1885
The quote argues that both Old and New Testaments lack clear teachings on afterlife, making resurrection seem implausible.
In simple terms: Religious texts give no clear proof of afterlife, making resurrection doubtful.
Key Takeaway
Question the certainty of religious claims about immortality.
Themes
theity
skepticism
afterlife
Mood
reflective
skeptical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- Debates on afterlife
- theological studies
- personal belief formation
Key Concepts
Philosophy of religion
existential doubt
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile faith with uncertainty?
- What evidence would change your view on immortality?
A Different Perspective
Religious doctrine may offer comfort despite lack of empirical proof.
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