...the first object of religion next after the suppression…
““...the first object of religion next after the suppression of unlawful violence or appropriation should be the suppression of inaccurate statement, and to deny without any effort to become an expert what every expert knows to be the truth is, so it seems to me, to commit a crime in the name of Christianity for which Christianity will be one day called upon to account.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Religion should first suppress violence, then stop false statements, lest it commit crimes in Christianity’s name.
In simple terms: Religion must curb violence and falsehoods first.
Key Takeaway
Promote truth and non-violence in faith.
Themes
Religion
Ethics
Truth
Violence
Christianity
Mood
critical
ethical
Type
Christianity:1
Religion:1
Object Religion:0
Religion Suppression:0
Crime Christianity:0
Appropriation Suppression:0
Suppression Unlawful:0
When to use this quote
- theological education
- legal frameworks
- community standards
Key Concepts
Moral doctrine
Public discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- How should religion balance truth and belief?
- What mechanisms prevent doctrinal abuse?
A Different Perspective
Suppressing speech may clash with free expression.