141 quotes
“I don’t see you at Mass anymore.”
“It’s like fucking, Father. You gotta be up for it.”
Towing Jehovah (1994)
“How’re you feeling?”
“I highly recommend cancer. It’s worth it just for the drugs.”
Blameless in Abaddon (1996)
“You’re not very religious, are you?” said Irene.
“I’m more into gravity.”
Only Begotten Daughter (1990)
“God is out of the loop,” said Martin...“He’s left the scene”—he grimaced, realizing what he was about to say—“of His crimes.”
Blameless in Abaddon (1996)
My spirits rose: I could see the photon at the end of the tunnel.
The Philosopher's Apprentice (2008)
Let’s just hope that gravity isn’t as heavy as it used to be...
The Wine of Violence (1981)
If You intervene too profusely in Earth’s affairs, I’ve noticed, the inhabitants become chronically distracted, and they forget to worship You.
Bible Stories for Adults (1996)
People found ever more ingenious ways to hate each other.
The Wine of Violence (1981)
Better a citizen in hell than a slave in New Jersey.
Only Begotten Daughter (1990)
As with all things political, the issue was power.
Bible Stories for Adults (1996)
Forgive me if I’m confusing you with logic.
The Wine of Violence (1981)
Never underestimate the value of a falsehood, friends. Never doubt the power of a lie. Blessed are the mendacious, for they shall grow wealthy beyond their wildest dreams.
Blameless in Abaddon (1996)
I shall never cease to marvel at the clarity of stars when viewed from midocean, each as sharp and bright as the laser pointer God uses when lecturing the angels on evolution.
The Philosopher's Apprentice (2008)
For many citizens of the Western world, this situation proved, as you might imagine, troubling—especially in the United States, where reality has never enjoyed a great deal of prestige.
Blameless in Abaddon (1996)
There’s no objective evidence for an afterlife, and anecdotal reports of heaven cannot be distinguished from wishful thinking, self-delusion, and the effects of oxygen loss on the brain.
City of Truth (1991)
The problem is, only a few people get to be scientists. You see the dilemma? Given the choice between a truth they can appreciate and a lie they can live, most people will take you-know-what.
Only Begotten Daughter (1990)
“Ah, yes, the spiritual realm.” In those days “spiritual” was my least favorite word. It still is.
The Philosopher's Apprentice (2008)
You should be talking to a doctor of theology, not a Father of Lies. The distinction is subtle but real.
Blameless in Abaddon (1996)
Father says don’t kill your principles just because the government is paying for the funeral.
The Wine of Violence (1981)
Luli turned out to be uncompromising and brilliant. She could prosecute honey before a jury of bears and win.
The Wine of Violence (1981)