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“Impiety, n.: Your irreverence toward my deity.” quote by Ambrose Bierce
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“Impiety, n.: Your irreverence toward my deity.”

Ambrose Bierce

About This Quote

Impiety is defined as showing disrespect toward a deity, highlighting the social power of religious reverence.

In simple terms: Impiety means disrespecting a god.

Key Takeaway

Respect religious sentiments.

Themes

religion respect language culture

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • theological debate
  • cultural criticism
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

semantic definition social norms

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does impiety differ in secular societies?
  • Can impiety be a form of protest?
A Different Perspective

Definitions vary across cultures.

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