Atheism Quote by Ambrose Bierce
“Nothing is more logical than persecution. Religious tolerance is a kind of infidelity.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Devil's Dictionary, 1906
It argues that persecution is a rational outcome of intolerance, and that tolerance itself is seen as betrayal by zealots.
In simple terms: Persecution seems logical to those who reject tolerance.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how intolerance can masquerade as logic.
Themes
intolerance
religion
logic
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- religious conflict
- legal policy
- community relations
Key Concepts
dogmatism
social control
Questions to Reflect On
- How does labeling tolerance as infidelity affect social cohesion?
- Can rationality justify oppression?
A Different Perspective
Even logical arguments can be morally flawed.
