Quote by Edmond de Goncourt

If there is a God, atheism must seem to Him as less of an insult than religion.

If there is a God, atheism must seem to Him as less of an in

Summary

This quote suggests that if a God exists, God would potentially find atheism, the lack of belief in a deity, less offensive compared to organized religion. It implies that organized religion, with its various beliefs, practices, and rituals, might be seen as more presumptuous or misguided in the eyes of a god. The quote prompts contemplation on the complexities and potential paradoxes surrounding the relationship between God, atheism, and religious practices.

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Religion

By Edmond de Goncourt

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