Quote by George Orwell

He was an embittered atheist (the sort of atheist who does not so much disbelieve in God as personally dislike Him).

He was an embittered atheist (the sort of atheist who does n

Summary

This quote describes a person who is not just an atheist, but has a strong personal hostility towards God. This individual's disbelief in God is driven by bitterness, suggesting a deep-rooted resentment or animosity towards the concept of a higher power. The quote highlights the distinction between the traditional notion of atheism, which simply lacks belief in God, and a more intense version that involves a personal aversion to God. It characterizes this individual as someone who harbors negative feelings towards a divine entity rather than simply lacking faith in its existence.

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By George Orwell

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