Bigotry Quote by Abhijit Naskar
““If you think of your own mother to be the only true mother in the world and thereby start belittling people from other mothers as bastards, that makes you a bigot and a germ on the face of earth. This is an unhealthy bias, even though in your personal mental universe it may provide you extreme comfort. This is exactly what we see in the religious fundamentalists.””
About This Quote
Exclusivist attitudes toward one's own group create bigotry; such bias, though comforting, is harmful and mirrors fundamentalist intolerance.
In simple terms: Seeing only your own group as true is bigotry.
Key Takeaway
Challenge exclusive biases, embrace broader humanity.
Themes
bias
bigotry
inclusivity
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
social
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community building
- diversity training
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
social psychology
identity
fundamentalism
Questions to Reflect On
- What experiences could broaden your sense of belonging?
- How does comfort reinforce prejudice?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated biases is difficult.
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