Bible Quote by Ruth Hurmence Green
“I had always been told the bible was a book about love, but I couldn't find enough love in it to fill a salt shaker. God is not love in the bible; God is vengeance. There is no other book between whose covers life is so cheap.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of the Damned, 1973
The author argues that the Bible portrays God as vengeful rather than loving, making its teachings feel cheap and empty.
In simple terms: Bible depicts God as vengeful, not loving.
Key Takeaway
Question religious narratives critically.
Themes
religion
theology
criticism
morality
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal study
- debates
- faith discussions
Key Concepts
divine justice
literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Does this view change your perception of faith?
- How do you reconcile love and vengeance in texts?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary widely across traditions.
