I will follow my logic, no matter where it goes, after it has consulted with my heart. If you ever come to a conclusion without calling the heart in, you will come to a bad conclusion.
Robert Green IngersollRead
Nothing could add to the horror of hell, except the presence of its creator, God. While I have life, as long as I draw breath, I shall deny with all my strength, and hate with every drop of my blood, this infinite lie.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a strong rejection of the idea of God and the concept of hell, emphasizing personal conviction against a perceived lie.
In this quote, Robert Green Ingersoll articulates his deep disdain for the concept of hell and the God he associates with it. He believes that the very presence of God would intensify the horror of hell, indicating a profound conflict between his values and the traditional notions of divine justice. The assertion that he will deny this 'infinite lie' with every fiber of his being speaks to his commitment to atheism and his determination to challenge the fear-based narratives of religion.
Themes
HellGodAtheismLieHorrorRejection
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a debate about the morality of religion.
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