Absurdity Quote by Annie Besant
“This Old Testament - containing error, folly, absurdity and immorality - is by English statute law declared to be of divine authority, a blasphemy - if there were anyone to be blasphemed - blacker and more insolent than any word ever written or penned by the most hotheaded Freethinker.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public lecture, 1900s, null
The quote condemns the misuse of religious authority to legitimize immoral or absurd statutes, calling it blasphemous.
In simple terms: Criticizes using divine claim to justify bad laws.
Key Takeaway
Question authority that claims divine right.
Themes
religion
law
authority
blasphemy
morality
Mood
critical
skeptical
provocative
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political debate
- legal reform
- academic discussion
- public policy
- media analysis
Key Concepts
theocracy
ethical critique
legal legitimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria determine divine authority?
- How can societies prevent misuse of religious rhetoric?
A Different Perspective
Such claims often ignore historical context and diverse interpretations.
