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“It’s true that if your religion failed to deliver a miracle, that a human sacrifice would certainly follow." "Ah...quite. You are a man of acute insight." "That’s not insight. That’s a personal guarantee.” quote by Lois McMaster Bujold
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““It’s true that if your religion failed to deliver a miracle, that a human sacrifice would certainly follow." "Ah...quite. You are a man of acute insight." "That’s not insight. That’s a personal guarantee.””

Lois McMaster Bujold

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

When faith fails, people may turn to extreme measures, showing desperation for certainty.

In simple terms: Failure of faith can lead to extreme actions.

Key Takeaway

Beware of desperation driving harmful choices.

Themes

faith despair extremism

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • religious conflict
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

theology human behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives people to extreme solutions?
  • How can societies offer healthier coping?
A Different Perspective

Not all will resort to sacrifice; alternatives exist.

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