Quote by Albert Camus

...since the order of the world is shaped by death, mightn't it be better for God if we refuse to believe in Him and struggle with all our might against death, without raising our eyes towards the heaven where He sits in silence?

...since the order of the world is shaped by death, mightn't

Summary

This quote suggests that the natural order of the world is governed by death. It implies that rather than placing faith in God and accepting death, it would be more beneficial to reject belief in God and strive against death fervently. The quote questions the purpose of believing in a silent, distant God while struggling with mortality, implying that direct action against death may have a greater impact.

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Religion Science The Plague

By Albert Camus

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