Look at the world: look at how many of our peerless leaders presume to tell us that they know what God wants! It's not God who's fucked up, it's the screamers who say they believe in Him and who claim to pursue their ends in His holy name!
In John Irving's "A Prayer for Owen Meany," the narrative critiques leaders who assert that they fully understand God's intentions. The author emphasizes the disconnect between divine will and the actions of those who profess to be faithful. By highlighting this discrepancy, Irving suggests that the real problem lies not in God but in the self-proclaimed representatives of faith who manipulate belief for personal gain.
The quote reflects a broader commentary on the human tendency to misinterpret or misuse spirituality to justify their motives. Irving's perspective challenges readers to question those who claim religious authority and encourages a more critical examination of faith and leadership, urging a distinction between true belief and its potential for exploitation.
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