Quote by W. H. Auden

May it not be that, just as we have to have faith in Him, God has to have faith in us and, considering the history of the human race so far, may it not be that 'faith' is even more difficult for Him than it is for us?

May it not be that, just as we have to have faith in Him, Go

Summary

This quote suggests that just as humans have to place their faith in God, it proposes the idea that God also has to have faith in humanity. Given the troubled history of mankind, it questions whether having faith in humanity is even more challenging for God than it is for humans themselves. This viewpoint emphasizes the notion that trust and belief can be a complex and challenging aspect of the divine-human relationship, implying that both parties may require faith in one another.

By W. H. Auden

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