Religions are, by definition, metaphors, after all: God is a dream, a hope, a woman, an ironist, a father, a city, a house of many rooms, a watchmaker who left his prize chronometer in the desert, someone who loves you - even, perhaps, against all evidence, a celestial being whose only interest is to make sure your football team, army, business, or marriage thrives, prospers, and triumphs over all opposition.

Summary

This quote highlights the symbolic nature of religions. It suggests that religious concepts such as God are metaphors encompassing various identities and attributes. God can represent dreams, hopes, femininity, irony, paternal figures, urban environments, and the idea of a loving entity. Even though there may be no concrete evidence for the existence of a celestial being, this metaphorical understanding implies that God's sole concern is ensuring the success of various human endeavors, ranging from sports teams and military ventures to personal relationships and businesses.

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