Best friend Quote by Art Buchwald
““Hunting Down the Secular Humanists" "...What makes them so dangerous is that Secular Humanists look just like you and me. Some of them could be your best friends without you knowing that they are Humanists. They could come into your house, play with your children, eat your food and even watch football with you on television, and you'd never know they have read Catcher in the Rye, Brave New World, and Huckleberry Finn… No one is safe until Congress sets up an Anti-Secular Humanism Committee to get at the rot. Witnesses have to be called, and they have to name names.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Satirical political commentary (published in newspaper)
The author warns that secular humanists blend into everyday life and could influence society, urging political action against them.
In simple terms: He sees secular humanists as a hidden threat needing government control.
Key Takeaway
Question the influence of hidden ideological groups.
Themes
politics
fear
ideology
conspiracy
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
opinion
satire
When to use this quote
- voting
- public policy debates
- community vigilance
Key Concepts
sociology
political theory
media influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports concerns about hidden ideologies?
- How can societies balance free thought with security?
A Different Perspective
The claim exaggerates danger without evidence, risking paranoia and intolerance.
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