“Doubt is not a pleasant condition but certainty is an absurd one”
- Voltaire -
Atmadeepo Bhava...
2007-03-27 10:51:17 · 16 answers · asked by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would rather admit that I do know a thing than insist on an answer that I am not sure is true...
2007-03-27 10:53:07 · update #1
excellent quote. Yes, I think it's true. Certainly true! hahaha.
2007-03-27 10:57:29 · answer #1 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Voltaire sounded pretty certain of himself when he spoke about the unpleasantness of doubt and the absurdity of certainty.
2007-03-27 10:54:30 · answer #2 · answered by jtrusnik 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have you read about Voltaire's experience at death? This great proponent of the "God is a myth" theory screamed his way into eternity. We all know that God exists, our consciences bear witness of the fact. Before you reach death's door, I hope you consider whom you will meet on the other side.
2007-03-27 10:56:47 · answer #3 · answered by Lone Papa 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, there are things that we can be sure of, and although they may seem or feel absurd it is the best result.
One thing that is for sure is that there is a Creator our Lord.
2007-03-27 10:57:28 · answer #4 · answered by kasar777 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think this quote implies that you can't be certain of anything. And, well, I agree with that.
I'm not sure the interpretation you include as additional details fits. Am I missing something??
2007-03-27 10:55:59 · answer #5 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i believe so. WHY give a possible wrong answer? just dont give one at all. Feel possitive and sure, and then nothing can go wrong. WHY doubt a relationship, doubt causes false feelings and an unsure way of thinking
2007-03-27 10:55:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No. Doubting things helps us learn. Otherwise we would just beleive whatever is spoonfed to us.
2007-03-27 10:53:52 · answer #7 · answered by chris42050 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't think I agree with "absurd."
2007-03-27 10:54:45 · answer #8 · answered by Debra G 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no
I am certain of certain things , and this is not absurd
2007-03-27 10:53:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no
because that would imply that everything is true...
why do you doubt that there is no a god?
2007-03-27 10:54:57 · answer #10 · answered by funaholic 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋