--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The religions whose theology is least…" description: "\"The religions whose theology is least preoccupied with events in time and most concerned with eternity, have been consistently less violent and more hu..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/985/aldous-huxley-97_buddhism_the-religions-whose-theology-is-least-pr_2538827.jpg" --- # The religions whose theology is least preoccupied with… ![“The religions whose theology is least preoccupied with events in time and most concerned with eternity, have been consistently less violent and more humane in political practice. Unlike early Judaism, Christianity and Mohammedanism (all obsessed with time) Hinduism and Buddhism have never been…” quote by Aldous Huxley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/985/aldous-huxley-97_buddhism_the-religions-whose-theology-is-least-pr_2538827.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/985/aldous-huxley-97_buddhism_the-religions-whose-theology-is-least-pr_2538827.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/985/aldous-huxley-97_buddhism_the-religions-whose-theology-is-least-pr_2538827.jpg) > “The religions whose theology is least preoccupied with events in time and most concerned with eternity, have been consistently less violent and more humane in political practice. Unlike early Judaism, Christianity and Mohammedanism (all obsessed with time) Hinduism and Buddhism have never been persecuting faiths, have preached almost no holy wars and have refrained from that proselytizing religious imperialism which has gone hand in hand with political and economic oppression of colored people.” [Aldous Huxley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aldous-huxley/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Religions focused on timeless spiritual truths tend to be less violent and more humane than those centered on temporal events and power. **In simple terms:** Eternal focus reduces violence. Key Takeaway Promote timeless values. Themes religion violence eternity humanity Mood reflective hopeful Type analytical philosophical When to use this quote - interfaith dialogue - peace education - policy making - community building Key Concepts spiritualism political ethics cultural tolerance Questions to Reflect On - How does focusing on eternity change moral behavior? - Can timeless teachings prevent oppression? 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