Blasphemy Quote by Thomas Hobbes
“This I know; God cannot sin, because his doing a thing makes it just, and consequently, no sin… And therefore it is blasphemy to say, God can sin; but to say, that God can so order the world, as a sin may be necessarily caused thereby in a man, I do not see how it is any dishonor to him.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Leviathan, 1651
Hobbes argues that God, being perfect, cannot commit sin; sin requires imperfection, thus divine actions are inherently just.
In simple terms: God cannot sin because sin is imperfection.
Key Takeaway
Recognize divine moral perfection.
Themes
theology
philosophy
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious debate
- ethical discussions
- philosophical study
- faith teaching
Key Concepts
Divine perfection
moral law
theodicy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do different traditions define divine sin?
- Can a perfect being cause imperfect outcomes?
A Different Perspective
The argument assumes a specific definition of sin that may not apply universally.
