And there are many people, both Moslem and Christian, who…
““And there are many people, both Moslem and Christian, who have a good grasp of each others0 conceptions of surrender to God an other principles. But the widespread existence of bias, misinformation and lack of knowledge (…) militate against the effectiveness of dialogue, (…) by the most subtle and one of the most effective of instruments, the subconscious, almost the subliminal, introduction of hostility.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Bias, misinformation, and ignorance hinder dialogue; subconscious hostility subtly undermines understanding between faiths.
In simple terms: Hidden prejudice blocks effective interfaith conversation.
Key Takeaway
Address subconscious bias for true dialogue.
Themes
interfaith
communication
bias
subconscious
hostility
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
critical
Type
analytical
educational
reflective
When to use this quote
- Community meetings
- educational programs
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Psychology of prejudice
dialogue dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reveal hidden biases?
- What strategies reduce subconscious hostility?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-seated biases is difficult and slow.