Humankind has always wondered about God's existence and nature--beseeched, denied, berated, praised, mocked, and worshipped a Being whom no philosopher, however wise, has ever claimed to fully grasp. We now live in a most paradoxical time, as our famously secular culture runs smack up against its growing interest in God and religions of every stripe. Here, Ronald B. Shwartz gathers together the most witty, wise, and compelling things ever said on the subject, without indulging in blasphemy, dull theology, or fast-food sermonettes. By turns insightful, wistful, and fun--but always provocative--this book, unlike any other, is a divinely inspired miscellany for true believers and observant agnostics alike. Here's a "I am always humbled by the infinite ingenuity of the Lord, whocan make a red barn cast a blue shadow."
--E. B. White "They say that God is everywhere, and yet we always think of him as a recluse. "
--Emily Dickinson "It is an interesting view of atheism, as a sort of crutch for thosewho can't stand the reality of God."
--Tom Stoppard "It is a mistake to suppose that God is only, or even chiefly,concerned with religion."
--William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury "It is the final proof of God's omnipotence that he need not existin order to save us."
--Peter De Vries "That God has managed to survive the inanities of the religions thatdo him homage is truly a miraculous proof of his existence."
--Ben Hecht "God is a comic whose audience is afraid to laugh."
--H. L. Mencken "I know not which is the more childish--to deny God, or to define him."
--Samuel Butler "There are times when thinking about God separates us from him."
--Simone Well "Those who turn to God for comfort may find comfort, but I do not think they find God."
--Mignon McLaughlin