Belief Quote by Allegra Goodman
“In novels like 'Kaaterskill Falls', I've been able to write sympathetically about religious people - and beyond that, I've been able to take a religious point of view - because belief does not anger or embarrass me.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Kaaterskill Falls by Allegra Goodman, 1991
The author can portray religious characters with empathy, allowing belief to be examined without judgment.
In simple terms: Write about belief without bias.
Key Takeaway
Write empathetically about belief.
Themes
empathy
religion
writing
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- fiction writing
- interfaith dialogue
- teaching
Key Concepts
narrative perspective
bias awareness
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure empathy in portraying differing beliefs?
- What challenges arise when writing about faith?
A Different Perspective
Readers may still interpret bias; neutrality is hard.
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