Being wrong Quote by Charles Brown
“You shouldn't blame (only) religion because science has killed more humans than religion HOWEVER, AND at the same time, you shouldn't blame either religion or science because other than good humans there are EVIL humans behind their conduction.”
About This Quote
Source Forum Post: Reddit, 2021
Both religion and science can be misused by evil individuals, so blame lies with people, not ideas.
In simple terms: Evil people misuse ideas.
Focus on ethical behavior.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards prevent misuse of knowledge?
- How can societies promote ethical use of science and faith?
Ideas themselves are neutral; context matters.