--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Religion works on some people but not on…" description: "\"Religion works on some people but not on everyone, because it says, 'Stop thinking and accept what I tell you.' That's not valid for people who want to..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47b/abbas-kiarostami-2631_accepting_religion-works-on-some-people-but-not-on_579611.png" --- # Religion works on some people but not on everyone, because… ![“Religion works on some people but not on everyone, because it says, 'Stop thinking and accept what I tell you.' That's not valid for people who want to think and reflect.” quote by Abbas Kiarostami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47b/abbas-kiarostami-2631_accepting_religion-works-on-some-people-but-not-on_579611.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47b/abbas-kiarostami-2631_accepting_religion-works-on-some-people-but-not-on_579611.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47b/abbas-kiarostami-2631_accepting_religion-works-on-some-people-but-not-on_579611.png) > “Religion works on some people but not on everyone, because it says, 'Stop thinking and accept what I tell you.' That's not valid for people who want to think and reflect.” [Abbas Kiarostami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abbas-kiarostami/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Religion that demands blind acceptance stifles critical thought; true spirituality invites inquiry. **In simple terms:** Blind faith limits thinking; inquiry frees spirituality. Key Takeaway Encourage reflective belief. Themes faith critical thinking spirituality authority Mood contemplative balanced Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - education - personal practice - community dialogue - policy making Key Concepts philosophy of religion psychology of belief Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance faith and reason? - What practices foster reflective spirituality? 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