Jace: My father belived in a righteous God. Deus volt, that was his motto- 'Because God wills it.' It was the Crusaders' motto, and they went into battle and were slaughterred, just like my father. And when I saw him lying dead in a pool of his own blood, I knew then that I hadn't stopped believing in God. I'd just stopped believing God cared. There might be a God, Clary, and there might not, but I don't think it matters. Either way, we're on our own.

Summary

This quote by Jace reflects his disillusionment with the idea of a benevolent and caring God. He recounts his father's belief in a righteous God who willed their actions during the Crusades. However, witnessing his father's death and the cruelty of war led Jace to doubt whether God truly cared about human suffering. He suggests that the existence of a God may be irrelevant as ultimately, humanity is left to fend for itself. The quote encapsulates Jace's skepticism and loss of faith in a higher power who intervenes in the world.

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