--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There are some things which, by the very…" description: "\"“There are some things which, by the very act of existing, negate the possibility of a benevolent God. Genocide. Child molesters. Snow boots with short..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ccd/shukyou-10975_children_there-are-some-things-which-by-the-very_472596.jpg" --- # There are some things which, by the very act of existing… ![“There are some things which, by the very act of existing, negate the possibility of a benevolent God. Genocide. Child molesters. Snow boots with shorts. The fauxhawk. Antonin Scalia. 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Themes theology morality absurdity Mood critical satirical Type philosophical controversial When to use this quote - debates on evil - cultural critique - satire Key Concepts philosophy ethics Questions to Reflect On - Which examples most powerfully illustrate this conflict? - How do we reconcile suffering with belief? A Different Perspective May be seen as dismissive or flippant. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Children](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/children/) [Negate](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/negate/) ## Related quotes > [The problem is that when we speak of plan Bs, we already negate the possibility of moving on with plan A.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/isaac-herzog/the-problem-is-that-when-we-speak-of-plan-bs-we-already-negate-the/) [Isaac Herzog](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/isaac-herzog/) > [Antonin Scalia knows that freedom of speech has consequences. 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