A Commentary on Man's Faith and Guilt

A Commentary on Man’s Faith and his Guilt Archibald MacLeish raised many thought provoking questions in the play J.B.. The Book of Job had already asked some of these questions, while others were very original and insightful. MacLeish offers many powerful thoughts on the relationship between man and God, some of which are disturbing to consider. Nickels lost his faith in both God and man. He believes that the purpose of life is …

…Would there even be religion? Would we have the time or the desire for it? What is man supposed to base his faith on if God does not always act justly? What is there to believe in? Is God to blame for the existence of sin? These are a few of the questions that one must consider if one believes in God. Whether or not any answers can be found has yet to be seen.