Now, if anything at all can be known to be wrong, it seems to me to be unshakably certain that it would be wrong to make any sentient being suffer eternally for any offence whatever.
Antony FlewRead
Although I was once sharply critical of the argument to design, I have since come to see that, when correctly formatted, this argument constitutes a persuasive case for the existence of God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The author changed his perspective on the argument for design, recognizing it as a credible argument for God's existence.
Antony Flew explains that despite originally being critical of the design argument for the existence of God, his views evolved when he considered its formulation more thoroughly. He acknowledges that the argument, when articulated correctly, offers a compelling case that suggests the existence of a designer, which he interprets as God. This illustrates the importance of open-mindedness and the ability to change one's beliefs based on reasoned thought.
Themes
DesignGodExistenceArgumentPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophical debate on the existence of God, this quote could serve to introduce the idea that perspectives can shift over time.
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