Agnostic Quote by Abhijit Naskar
““If history has shown anything, it is that where there is a God, there is an institution trying to lock up that God in its lifeless structure of orthodoxy, in order to have authority over people and sell tickets to the Kingdom of that God. Thus emerged all the pompous lies about the extraterrestrial Kingdom of God or Heaven.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The God of the Universe” by Abhijit Naskar, 2015
Institutions often claim divine authority to control people, creating rigid structures that sell a limited version of spirituality.
In simple terms: Power structures use religion to dominate.
Key Takeaway
Question authority that claims exclusive spiritual truth.
Themes
religion
power
authority
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- political speeches
- religious sermons
- media commentary
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
institutionalism
spirituality
control
Questions to Reflect On
- What would a truly free spirituality look like?
- How can individuals resist institutional control?
A Different Perspective
Such claims can be contested by diverse spiritual experiences.
