Quote by Criss Jami

I'm convinced that most men don't know what they believe, rather, they only know what they wish to believe. How many people blame God for man's atrocities, but wouldn't dream of imprisoning a mother for her son's crime?

I'm convinced that most men don't know what they believe, ra

Summary

This quote highlights the tendency of individuals to hold beliefs that align with their desires and self-interests, rather than based on deep contemplation or objective reasoning. It suggests that many people believe in things not because they are convinced of their truthfulness, but because they find them comforting or advantageous. The quote then draws attention to the inconsistency in blaming God for human evils, while refraining from holding a mother responsible for her child's misdeeds. It implies a double standard in assigning blame and raises questions about personal accountability and the nature of belief systems.

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God Crime Belief Hypocrisy Mother Blame Confusion Dream Denial Free Will Bias Imprisonment Agenda Apologetics Atrocities Biases

By Criss Jami

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