God has infinite wisdom, goodness and power; he created the
universe.... He created this speck of dirt and the human species for
his glory; and with deliberate design of making nine-tenths of our
species miserable forever for his glory. This is the doctrine of
Christian theologians, in general, ten to one.... Wretch! What is his
glory? Is he ambitious? Does he want promotion? Is he vain, tickled
with adulation, exulting and triumphing in his power and the sweetness
of his vengeance? Pardon me, my maker, for these awful questions.
~ John Adams (1735-1826), founding father and second U.S. president.
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