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Interesting Quote from Voltaire

Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 11:56 am
by Ingrid Benson
Hi everyone,

French philosopher Voltaire was known for his rabid anti-Jews views. However, here is an interesting quote attributed to him I am translating for you from the French Aish section:

The king of France was asking Voltaire to give him in one word a proof of the existence of God. Voltaire's response: "Yes, Sire,The Jews." The king was surprised and asked for an explanation, to which Voltaire answered: "Sire, is it possible that a people so small, so scattered, so persecuted and so hated could still be alive if it was not by the will of God?"

Ingrid

Re: Interesting Quote from Voltaire

Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 1:06 pm
by Marina Carnat
Indeed, he was right!

thanks, Ingrid! nice quote and reminder.

Re: Interesting Quote from Voltaire

Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 2:09 pm
by Terri Cabreros
My first reaction when reading the quote...wow...so amazing, it makes (or at least should) even someone so anti-Jewish think.

Re: Interesting Quote from Voltaire

Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 5:14 pm
by Jeff Wilschut
BEAUTIFUL, thank You Father, for Your never ending mercies, which I am not deserving of.

Re: Interesting Quote from Voltaire

Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 5:31 pm
by Scott Sandell
He reigns!