America Quote by Antonin Scalia
“You're looking at me as though I'm weird. My god! Are you so out of touch with most of America, most of which believes in the devil? I mean, Jesus Christ believed in the devil! It's in the Gospels! You travel in circles that are so, so removed from mainstream America that you are appalled that anybody would believe in the devil! Most of mankind has believed in the devil, for all of history. Many more intelligent people than you or me have believed in the devil.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public remarks, date unknown
The speaker criticizes perceived cultural disconnect, asserting that belief in the devil is widespread and historically rooted, challenging the notion that such belief is fringe.
In simple terms: People often think belief in the devil is uncommon, but it's historically common.
Key Takeaway
Recognize diverse cultural beliefs.
Themes
culture
belief
history
misunderstanding
religion
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
controversial
When to use this quote
- public discourse
- interfaith dialogue
- media analysis
- education
- political commentary
Key Concepts
Theology
social perception
historical continuity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does cultural context shape what is considered mainstream belief?
- What assumptions do we make about others' religious views?
A Different Perspective
Belief in the devil varies across cultures and eras, not uniformly mainstream.
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