People will tell us that without the consolations of…
““People will tell us that without the consolations of religion they would be intolerably unhappy. So far as this is true, it is a coward's argument. Nobody but a coward would consciously choose to live in a fool's paradise. When a man suspects his wife of infidelity, he is not thought the better of for shutting his eyes to the evidence. And I cannot see why ignoring evidence should be contemptible in one case and admirable in the other.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Religion is used as a comfort to avoid confronting reality; choosing ignorance is cowardly.
In simple terms: Religion comforts, but avoiding truth is cowardice.
Key Takeaway
Question comfort versus truth.
Themes
faith
cowardice
truth
comfort
Mood
thoughtful
provocative
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- societal belief systems
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethical reasoning
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it always wrong to seek comfort?
- When is ignoring evidence justified?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the comfort religion provides to some.