--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And you know what? If there is a God, and…" description: "\"And you know what? If there is a God, and it's that same God who's so eager to have temples built in honor of his greatness, and wars fought over him, ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4fe/robin-wasserman-11713_creatures_and-you-know-what-if-there-is-a-god-and_2974042.jpg" --- # And you know what? If there is a God, and it's that same… ![“And you know what? If there is a God, and it's that same God who's so eager to have temples built in honor of his greatness, and wars fought over him, and people dropping to their knees telling him what a wonderful, magnificent being he is? If this all-powerful, all-knowing creature for some…” quote by Robin Wasserman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4fe/robin-wasserman-11713_creatures_and-you-know-what-if-there-is-a-god-and_2974042.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4fe/robin-wasserman-11713_creatures_and-you-know-what-if-there-is-a-god-and_2974042.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4fe/robin-wasserman-11713_creatures_and-you-know-what-if-there-is-a-god-and_2974042.jpg) > “And you know what? If there is a God, and it's that same God who's so eager to have temples built in honor of his greatness, and wars fought over him, and people dropping to their knees telling him what a wonderful, magnificent being he is? If this all-powerful, all-knowing creature for some reason just can't get by without my worship? Then let him give me some proof. Or at least get over himself if I decide to go out and get some.” [Robin Wasserman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/robin-wasserman/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker challenges the idea of a deity demanding worship, demanding evidence of divine power instead of blind faith. **In simple terms:** Questioning faith without proof. Key Takeaway Seek evidence, not blind worship. Themes faith skepticism divinity authority Mood contemplative skeptical Type philosophical questioning When to use this quote - personal crisis - religious debate - seeking meaning - confronting authority Key Concepts theology existential doubt human agency Questions to Reflect On - What would convince you of a higher power? - How does demanding proof affect your belief? 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