When we stop believing in gods we can start believing in their stories, I retort. There are of course no such things as miracles, but if there were and so tomorrow we woke up to find no more believers on earth, no more devout Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, why then, sure the beauty of the stories would be a thing we could focus on because they wouldn't be dangerous any more, they would become capable of compelling the only belief that leads to truth, that is, the willing, disbelieving of the reader in a well-told tale.
The quote suggests that when we abandon our belief in deities, we can then appreciate the narratives that accompany those beliefs without fear or danger. It implies that the stories from various religions hold beauty and meaning that can be appreciated independently of their religious contexts, which often have the potential to incite conflict or division among believers.
By moving beyond belief, we can engage with these tales critically and creatively, allowing their artistry to inspire and provoke thought. The essence of the quote highlights a transformative perspective on storytelling, where the act of disbelief opens pathways to understanding the truths embedded within these narratives, emphasizing the power of storytelling in shaping human experience.
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