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“I remember Bob saying, 'Some people who believe in God are good, and some people who believe in God are not good. So where does that leave you?' He had looked around and decided that religion is responsible for a lot of trouble in the world.' Noyce , always pushing against the limits of accepted…” quote by Leslie Berlin
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““I remember Bob saying, 'Some people who believe in God are good, and some people who believe in God are not good. So where does that leave you?' He had looked around and decided that religion is responsible for a lot of trouble in the world.' Noyce , always pushing against the limits of accepted knowledge, told Bowers that what bothered him most about organized religions was that 'people don't think in churches.””

Leslie Berlin

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Organized religion often fails to encourage independent thinking, leading to societal trouble.

In simple terms: Religion can hinder independent thought.

Key Takeaway

Question institutional doctrines.

Themes

religion critical thinking society

Mood

analytical skeptical

Type

philosophical social

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • education
  • personal belief formation

Key Concepts

dogma social impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can faith coexist with critical inquiry?
  • What reforms could reduce harm?
A Different Perspective

Not all religions suppress thought.

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