And don't tell me God works in mysterious ways, Yossarian continued, hurtling on over her objection. There's nothing so mysterious about it. He's not working at all. He's playing. Or else He's forgotten all about us. That's the kind of God you people talk about - a country bumpkin, a clumsy, bungling, brainless, conceited, uncouth hayseed.
In "Catch-22," Yossarian expresses his discontent with the notion of a divine plan, criticizing the idea that God operates in mysterious ways. He argues that if there is a God, He is either indifferent to human suffering or merely playing with the lives of people without regard for their struggles. This reflects a deep sense of frustration and disillusionment with traditional religious beliefs.
Yossarian’s view characterizes God as a careless figure, dismissing the common belief in a compassionate deity. He perceives God as incompetent and uninvolved, likening Him to a foolish, unsophisticated rustic. This perspective emphasizes the absurdity and chaos of the world around him, revealing a profound sense of existential angst amidst the horrors of war.
