Quote by H. L. Mencken

For centuries, theologians have been explaining the unknowable in terms of the-not-worth-knowing.

For centuries, theologians have been explaining the unknowab

Summary

This quote suggests that theologians have often tried to explain mysteries and complex concepts in ways that are not significant or relevant to our understanding. In their pursuit of understanding the unknowable, theologians may have relied on explanations that are trivial or insignificant, failing to provide meaningful insights. It implies that some explanations offered by theologians may have not been worth knowing or exploring further due to their lack of depth or relevance.

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By H. L. Mencken

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