Firsts Quote by Thomas Carlyle
“Is there no God, then, but at best an absentee God, sitting idle, ever since the first Sabbath, at the outside of his Universe?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Sermon on the Nature of God, 1845
The quote questions the existence of an active deity, suggesting God is distant and uninvolved after creation.
In simple terms: God is portrayed as distant and inactive.
Key Takeaway
Consider the implications of a detached creator.
Themes
theology
existentialism
divine absence
Mood
contemplative
skeptical
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- academic debate
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Deism
philosophical skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in an absentee God affect moral responsibility?
- What evidence supports or refutes divine involvement?
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