Religion Quote by Christopher Hitchens
““believers fight each other over the correct interpretation and even kill members of their own faiths in battles over doctrine. Civilization has been immensely retarded by such arcane interfaith quarrels and could now be destroyed by their modern versions.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: God Is Not Great, Christopher Hitchens, 2007
Religious disputes over doctrine cause violence, hinder progress, and risk modern destruction.
In simple terms: Faith conflicts harm society and can lead to ruin.
Key Takeaway
Avoid dogmatic battles, promote tolerance.
Themes
religion
conflict
progress
violence
tolerance
Mood
critical
concerned
urgent
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogue
- policy making
- education reform
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
dogma
social stagnation
extremism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies reduce doctrinal violence?
- What alternatives to dogma foster unity?
A Different Perspective
Even without religious doctrine, human groups still fight over ideologies.
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