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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.” quote by E. M. Forster
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“There lies at the back of every creed something terrible and hard for which the worshipper may one day be required to suffer.”

E. M. Forster

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.

Key Takeaway

Question and understand the hidden costs of belief.

Themes

faith suffering belief

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • religious devotion
  • ideological commitment
  • personal crisis
  • spiritual testing

Key Concepts

theology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden challenges does your creed hold?
  • Can suffering deepen faith?
A Different Perspective

May overlook positive aspects of belief.

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