How do you feel about this quote from Bertrand Russell about God?

Russell said “And if there were a God, I think it very unlikely that He would have such an uneasy vanity as to be offended by those who doubt His existence.”

I know that this is somewhat of a cliche “argument” against God, basically asking ‘why would he be so harsh against those who don’t believe?’ but I think it’s a statement worth considering.

In my opinion, the closest scenario to a real life situation is a child having an overly strict father with a bad and somewhat violent temper. We all (probably) know a father out there who was overly angry at his kids for not adhering to his standards and/or rules, and in turn, that child being afraid everytime their dad came home from work. I acknowledge that there is something to be said about parents setting guidelines for their kids and doing their best to put their kids on a certain path. However, in my opinion, it’s the parents that, on a personal level, can relate to their children and appreciate their different opinions, beliefs, behaviors, what have you, that have the most succesful relationships with their kids.

In short, I agree with Russell. It’s hard to believe in a God who has such a hard time understanding or even accepting those who don’t believe in him.

Sorry about the long thread, just want to see the differing opinions out there. What’re your thoughts on Russell’s quote here?