Mmastodon WorldReligion first seen 12 h ago, last 21 min ago, peak #7
A quote on suffering and signs from God circulates online
Original: When suffering comes, we yearn for some sign from God, forgetting we have just had one. —Mignon McLaughlin _____________
A line from writer Mignon McLaughlin is being shared: "When suffering comes, we yearn for some sign from God, forgetting we have just had one." The quote suggests people overlook the signs already present while begging for new ones in hard times. It is being shared in circles discussing atheism, faith and belief, with readers reflecting on how suffering shapes people's expectations of divine intervention.
Why now: The quote resonates in ongoing debates between religious and atheistic viewpoints about faith and suffering.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 10 snapshots from 12 h ago to 21 min ago.
Evidence
- When suffering comes, we yearn for some sign from God, forgetting we have just had one. —Mignon McLaughlin ______________________ # atheism # faith # god · tomcapuder@universeodon.com · 1
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