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Catholicism Quote by Catherine Hicks

“There's this great fear, and I find, lack of knowledge of Catholicism, just like I'm ignorant of other things. I think we should all visit each other's places of worship and get to know a priest, get to know a rabbi. It's not that scary. I think Scientology is scary, and I don't understand…” quote by Catherine Hicks
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“There's this great fear, and I find, lack of knowledge of Catholicism, just like I'm ignorant of other things. I think we should all visit each other's places of worship and get to know a priest, get to know a rabbi. It's not that scary. I think Scientology is scary, and I don't understand Jehovah's Witnesses, but I haven't spent time with them.”

Catherine Hicks

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About This Quote

Encourages interfaith dialogue to dispel ignorance and fear of unfamiliar religions.

In simple terms: Promote understanding through direct contact with diverse faiths.

Key Takeaway

Personal encounters reduce religious prejudice.

Themes

interfaith t curiosity tolerance community

Mood

inquisitive hopeful

Type

call‑to‑action personal anecdote

When to use this quote

  • visiting a church
  • meeting a rabbi
  • dialogue with Jehovah's Witnesses

Key Concepts

religious literacy social cohesion

Practical Applications

  • faith‑based education programs

Questions to Reflect On

  • How might personal interaction change your view of a religion?
  • What barriers prevent people from engaging with other faith communities?

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