Believe Quote by Wayne Dyer
“We believe that God is like a giant vending machine in the sky. We put in our requests in the form of prayers, and then the vending machine dispenses these prayers based upon how well we've followed the rules that someone else has told us are God's rules.”
About This Quote
The quote likens God to a vending machine that dispenses answers based on adherence to prescribed rules.
In simple terms: God is compared to a vending machine that gives answers if you follow rules.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions about divine reciprocity.
Themes
faith
control
religion
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
aphilosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- religious practice
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
behavioral economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this metaphor affect your view of prayer?
- Do you feel judged by a set of rules?
