Atheism Quote by Abhijit Naskar
““We do not need to eliminate religion, or let me be a bit articulate and say – we cannot eliminate religion from the human society, as long as there is misery and malnourishment in this world. God is nature’s antidote to misery, and religion is the capsule it comes in. And those who try to take away religion from the people, are simply fools - and the irony is, some of them are scientists, and quite brilliant ones in their fields. Religion is far too valuable in the human society, that’s why it has survived so long. So, we do not need to eliminate religion, but to make it evolve at par with our civilized conscience.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture, date unknown
Religion serves as a coping mechanism for suffering; it persists because it addresses human misery and should evolve with modern ethics.
In simple terms: Religion helps people handle hardship; it should adapt to contemporary values.
Key Takeaway
Encourage religious reform that aligns with human rights.
Themes
religion
human suffering
evolution
ethics
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community leadership
- education programs
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
coping mechanisms
social cohesion
moral development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can religious institutions modernize without losing core purpose?
- What role should secular societies play in religious evolution?
A Different Perspective
Religion may be used to justify oppression or resist scientific progress.
