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Christ: I dislike him very much. Still, I can stand him…

“Christ: I dislike him very much. Still, I can stand him. What I cannot stand is the wretched band of people whose profession is to hoodwink us about him.” quote by Samuel Butler
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“Christ: I dislike him very much. Still, I can stand him. What I cannot stand is the wretched band of people whose profession is to hoodwink us about him.”

Samuel Butler

About This Quote

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

Expresses conflicted feelings toward Christ, tolerating him personally while criticizing those who exploit his image.

In simple terms: He likes Christ but dislikes his exploiters.

Key Takeaway

Beware of those who manipulate belief.

Themes

faith skepticism integrity

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • church politics
  • media representation
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

exploitation religious authority

Questions to Reflect On

  • What motivates exploitation of religious figures?
  • How can personal belief coexist with criticism?
A Different Perspective

Some may view his stance as dismissive of faith.

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