God Created Quote by Sam Harris
““It is worth remembering that if God created the world and all things in it, he created smallpox, plague, and filariasis. Any person who intentionally loosed such horrors upon the earth would be ground to dust for his crimes.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Moral Landscape, 2010
The quote argues that if a deity created the world, they also created disease, making intentional suffering a grave crime.
In simple terms: If God made disease, causing suffering is a serious sin.
Key Takeaway
Condemn intentional creation of suffering.
Themes
ethics
theodicy
responsibility
justice
Mood
thought‑provoking
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
debate
When to use this quote
- policy making
- public health
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
philosophy of religion
moral accountability
evil
Questions to Reflect On
- Is suffering always a moral failing?
- How should societies punish those who cause mass harm?
A Different Perspective
Debates on divine intent can be speculative and divisive.
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