Religion may not be something you approve of, and that's…
““Religion may not be something you approve of, and that's just fine. But agrarian religious culture is going to be powerful. If you think all religious people are the same, that religion is the cause of all problems and religious people are idiots, that's your privilege; but shut up about it. As we’re less and less able to control our future, more and more people going to praying in their foxholes, maybe even you. Get over it, and stop feeling superior. And if you reject religion and don't want to see it flourish but you aren't working to provide community support, food for the hungry, care for the sick and dying, festivals of celebration and release, and a way to think about why the world of so screwed up, then expect to spend a lot of time wondering why you aren't as successful as religious groups. Don't blame it on religion – blame it on the fact that you aren't very good a doing the things that religion does very well for many of us.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Argues that religion provides community services; criticism without offering alternatives is unfair.
In simple terms: Religion offers community help; critique should include solutions.
Key Takeaway
Support community needs regardless of belief.
Themes
religion
community
social responsibility
criticism
Mood
reflective
challenging
Type
analytical
dialogue
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- policy advocacy
- faith‑based programs
Key Concepts
social cohesion
charitable work
Questions to Reflect On
- How can non‑religious groups fill community gaps?
- What responsibilities do critics have?
A Different Perspective
May overlook secular equivalents.