There lies at the back of every creed something terrible…
“There lies at the back of every creed something terrible and hard for which the worshipper may one day be required to suffer.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Every belief system contains hidden hardships that may later demand suffering from its followers.
In simple terms: Beliefs hide difficult truths that may cause suffering.
Question and understand the hidden costs of belief.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious devotion
- ideological commitment
- personal crisis
- spiritual testing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden challenges does your creed hold?
- Can suffering deepen faith?
May overlook positive aspects of belief.