Do you agree with Voltaire?

Question

Reflecting on the sky at night, he wrote "One would have to be blind not to be dazzled by the sight; one would have to be stupid not to recognize its author; one would have to be mad not to worship him."

And does it seem odd that a man who was such a vigorous opponent of traditional Christianity would try to make such a case for God?

Answer 1

amazing this Voltaire statement.i did not know that he was an opponent of traditional Christianity as you say, but it makes great sense. Traditional Christianity is but Christianity. rather Anti-Christianity i would call it, or Jewish thinking. Official churches do exactly the opposite of what Jesus was talking about they are nothing but Societes Anonymes that make money and gather power. if Jesus Christ came back, they would have him crucified again. Voltaire caught that, and apparently said it, even from that time.was extremely right.careful though, because it is another thing what Jesus Christ said, and another thing what churches and official religions (secretaries and representatives) say and claim to stand for.

Answer 2

I agree with that statement. I was not aware of Voltaire making such a statement but it does make a case for God. The thing I remember about Voltaire was his proclamation that within 50 years that Christianity would be dead. In less then 50 years after he published that, the very printing press he used was being used to print bibles. Ironic and who said God does not have a sense of humor. :o)

Answer 3

To oppose traditional christianity is usually a innate feeling that most truth seekers easily dispute.
People are "settling" more each day and selling out. Just because voltaire wasn't a christian doens't mean he didn't know "god".

Sure I agree but I'm trying to understand the mystery. I'm getting closer but opening new mysteries along the way.

Answer 4

I agree with that statement. And I don't see it as odd that one who was an opponent of trad Christianity would see an author in the creation around him.

Voltaire seemed to have a grasp on things that most people ignore. "Why do they call it common sense, when it isn't so common?"

Answer 5

I think that God often begins where knowledge ends, and since at the time of Voltaire, (astronomical) knowledge of the "heavens" was limited, his awe was understandable. An I don't think he was odd for making a case for God, as God and religion can be quite different, more so organised religion.

Answer 6

At the risk of seeming pompous, I respectfully disagree with Voltaire. Personally, I feel that he has no more insight into whether there is a God than the Medici Popes can be used as an argument that there is no God.

Answer 7

No.