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“Those among them that have not received our religion do not fright any from it, and use none ill that goes over to it, so that all the while I was there one man was only punished on this occasion.” quote by Thomas More
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“Those among them that have not received our religion do not fright any from it, and use none ill that goes over to it, so that all the while I was there one man was only punished on this occasion.”

Thomas More

About This Quote

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

He suggests that those unfamiliar with the faith are not threatened by it and cause no harm, implying tolerance toward outsiders.

In simple terms: Unfamiliar people aren't scared or harmful.

Key Takeaway

Practice tolerance toward those of different beliefs.

Themes

tolerance religion misunderstanding

Mood

thoughtful neutral

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • missionary work
  • interfaith dialogue
  • community integration

Key Concepts

ethics social harmony

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond when faced with unfamiliar beliefs?
  • What limits should tolerance have?
A Different Perspective

Assumes all outsiders are harmless, which may not hold true.

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