Eskimo: If I did not know about God and sin, would I go to hell? Priest: No, not if you did not know. Eskimo: Then why did you tell me? Annie Dillard, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek
In a thought-provoking exchange between an Eskimo and a priest, the Eskimo questions the implications of knowledge regarding God and sin. He wonders whether ignorance would exempt him from the consequences of hell. The priest assures him that without knowledge, he would not be condemned. This dialogue raises important questions about the nature of belief and responsibility. The Eskimo's remark indicates a conflict between the burden of knowledge and the innocence of ignorance, prompting reflection on how teachings can affect one's spiritual journey and understanding of moral accountability.
In a thought-provoking exchange between an Eskimo and a priest, the Eskimo questions the implications of knowledge regarding God and sin. He wonders whether ignorance would exempt him from the consequences of hell. The priest assures him that without knowledge, he would not be condemned.
This dialogue raises important questions about the nature of belief and responsibility. The Eskimo's remark indicates a conflict between the burden of knowledge and the innocence of ignorance, prompting reflection on how teachings can affect one's spiritual journey and understanding of moral accountability.
