In corporation [corporate] religions as in others, the…
“In corporation [corporate] religions as in others, the heretic must be cast out not because of the probability that he is wrong but because of the possibility that he is right.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Heresy is expelled not because it might be false, but because it could be true, threatening established doctrine.
In simple terms: Groups reject ideas that might be correct to protect their beliefs.
Question authority and consider alternative viewpoints.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- religious reform
- political dissent
- media criticism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What ideas are labeled heretical today?
- How does fear of truth shape institutions?
Suppressing dissent can stifle progress.