Quote by Cyril Connolly

There cannot be a personal God without a pessimistic religion. As soon as there is a personal God he is a disappointing God.

There cannot be a personal God without a pessimistic religio

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of a personal God inevitably leads to pessimism in religion. It argues that once a personal God is believed, expectations of this God's nature and actions may lead to disappointment. This could be due to the personal attributes attributed to God conflicting with their observed behaviors or the failure of God to fulfill the expectations of individuals. Therefore, the quote implies that the idea of a personal God is inherently problematic and can result in a negative outlook on religion.

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