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Children Quote by Seth Grahame-Smith

“Either I’m right,” he continued, “and he doesn’t exist, or you’re right, and he’s the kind of God who watches children die. The kind of God who sits around while men like Herod build palaces and good people starve. Either way, he’s not worth worshipping.” quote by Seth Grahame-Smith
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““Either I’m right,” he continued, “and he doesn’t exist, or you’re right, and he’s the kind of God who watches children die. The kind of God who sits around while men like Herod build palaces and good people starve. Either way, he’s not worth worshipping.””

Seth Grahame-Smith

About This Quote

Source Film: The Hangover Part III, 2013

The speaker argues that a deity who allows suffering and injustice is unworthy of worship.

In simple terms: A god who lets bad things happen isn’t worthy of worship.

Key Takeaway

Question the moral character of a deity.

Themes

theodicy faith justice

Mood

conflicted skeptical

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • theological debate
  • ethical reflection

Key Concepts

theodicy divine indifference moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you think suffering disproves a caring god
  • How do you reconcile faith with injustice?
A Different Perspective

Belief in a benevolent deity may persist despite evidence.

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