Belief Quote by Will Durant
“Does history support a belief in God? If by God we mean not the creative vitality of nature but a supreme being intelligent and benevolent, the answer must be a reluctant negative”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Story of Civilization, Will Durant, 1935
The existence of a benevolent supreme being is unlikely based on historical evidence.
In simple terms: History suggests no clear proof of a kind god.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about divine influence.
Themes
philosophy
theology
history
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal belief
- religious discourse
Key Concepts
existentialism
skepticism
anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we define evidence for the divine?
- Can history ever fully address metaphysical claims?
A Different Perspective
Historical records are incomplete and interpretations vary.
![“I remember clearly that when I was little it was explained to me [that] the way that babies were made was that God put the baby into some lady's stomach, right? And, at some point, I learned how it really happened, and really that was the beginning of the end of my belief in God. Up until that…” quote by Ira Glass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/56a/ira-glass-2464_baby_i-remember-clearly-that-when-i-was-littl_234840.jpg)
