Quote by Carl Sagan

The idea that God is an oversized white male with a flowing beard, who sits in the sky and tallies the fall of every sparrow is ludicrous. But if by 'God,' one means the set of physical laws that govern the universe, then clearly there is such a God. This God is emotionally unsatisfying... it does not make much sense to pray to the law of gravity.

The idea that God is an oversized white male with a flowing

Summary

This quote challenges the traditional depiction of God as a personal being and suggests an alternative interpretation. It asserts that perceiving God as an anthropomorphic figure is absurd, but if one understands God as the natural laws that govern the universe, then there is indeed a concept of God. However, unlike a personal God, this understanding lacks emotional fulfillment as it is impersonal and devoid of the qualities we typically associate with a divine being. Consequently, it questions the relevance and efficacy of prayer directed towards abstract principles like gravity.

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God Science Carl Sagan Spirtuality Physical Laws

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