If you listen to two people who are arguing about…
“If you listen to two people who are arguing about something, and they each of them have passionate faith that they're right, but they believe different things---they belong to different religions, different faiths, there is nothing they can do to settle their disagreement short of shooting each other, which is what they very often actually do.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Strongly held opposing beliefs can lead to conflict, sometimes violent.
In simple terms: Deep faith differences can cause fights.
Seek dialogue before escalation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- interfaith panels
- community mediation
- education programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps foster respectful belief exchange?
- How can societies reduce faith‑based violence?
Dialogue may fail without mutual respect.