Atheism Quote by Walter Kaufmann
“The only theism worthy of our respect believes in God not because of the way the world is made but in spite of that. The only theism that is no less profound than the Buddha's atheism is that represented in the Bible by Job and Jeremiah.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Essays on Existentialism, Walter Kaufmann, 1965
Respectable theism acknowledges God despite a flawed world, not because of its design.
In simple terms: Faith despite imperfections.
Key Takeaway
Embrace belief beyond material explanations.
Themes
theism
faith
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual doubt
- ethical reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
theodicy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile belief with observed suffering?
- What role does doubt play in faith?
A Different Perspective
Faith may conflict with empirical evidence.
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