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![“But [religious faith]'s not extinct, Janet. It's become nearly universal in the fleet and is growing very quickly in the Alliance." "Yes, and that's why I cannot now or I think ever will have a chosen faith. There should be no pressure for the path one takes. Oh, it's no secret that Islam has more…” quote by Dani Kollin](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/259/dani-kollin-41248_faith_but-religious-faith-s-not-extinct-janet_2382090.jpg)
““But [religious faith]'s not extinct, Janet. It's become nearly universal in the fleet and is growing very quickly in the Alliance." "Yes, and that's why I cannot now or I think ever will have a chosen faith. There should be no pressure for the path one takes. Oh, it's no secret that Islam has more of an appeal to me than the others, but Allah understands this as he understands all things. The notion of faith is, I believe, far more important than the choice of a particular one." "And what of the unfaithful?" asked Justin. "What of them?" "If they have faith, I believe they'll have greater understanding of things; if not, I can't order someone to believe. It would be stupid to try and evil to force someone to pretend. As if God wants frightened adherents bowing on trembling knees. The harm all those fanatics did before the Grand Collapse," she said with true rancor, "those idiots I'd shoot, if I had the ability.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith is portrayed as a personal, universal force beyond organized religion, emphasizing individual belief over imposed doctrine.
In simple terms: Belief matters more than specific religion.
Key Takeaway
Respect personal faith choices.
Themes
faith
religion
personal freedom
societal pressure
Mood
thoughtful
critical
hopeful
Type
philosophical
dialogue
When to use this quote
- military life
- interstellar politics
- interfaith dialogue
- personal identity
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
existentialism
pluralism
ethical autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal belief shape ethical decisions?
- Can societies honor diverse faiths without coercion?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the role of community support in faith.