Beach Quote by Tim Farrington
“I am a futility. The life of prayer begins with that. And God is not a comfort, to be offered like Kleenex. God is a poisoned sea, with broken syringes washing up on the beach. God is shopping malls stretching to the horizon and warplanes in the sky. God is a flat tire in a rainstorm and beer cans in the ditch, a bottle shattered on a highway and the taste of gunmetal in your mouth.”
About This Quote
God is portrayed as indifferent and harsh, contrasting with comforting expectations.
In simple terms: God appears harsh, not comforting.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate expectations of divine comfort.
Themes
faith
disillusionment
existentialism
Mood
somber
provocative
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- prayer
- grief counseling
- philosophical debate
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
theology
suffering
materialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this view reveal about personal pain?
- How do you reconcile suffering with belief?
A Different Perspective
Such bleak imagery may alienate believers seeking solace.
