“My first mistake is to humanize God. My second mistake is to hold those wretched human characteristics up against all of the majestic things that I sense God should be. The blatant discrepancy which is certain to ensue then allows me to not only justify my rejection of Him, it grants me unbridled permission to discount His existence altogether. And that third and final mistake is without a doubt the most costly of all.”

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About Craig D. Lounsbrough

Craig D. Lounsbrough is a British journalist and author. He has written extensively on travel, culture, and history, with a focus on underrepresented regions and their stories. His work often blends firsthand observation with thoughtful reflection on place and identity.

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