Religion Quote by Christopher Hitchens
““if he had said otherwise. To admit that a thermonuclear catastrophe would be the end of civilization and of the biosphere would be, in religious terms, profane and defeatist. All religions must, at their core, look forward to the end of this world and””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Portable Atheist, 2007
He argues that acknowledging catastrophic nuclear risk is often dismissed as defeatist, yet religions should confront existential threats.
In simple terms: Facing nuclear doom is seen as taboo, but should be addressed.
Key Takeaway
Accept harsh truths about existential risks.
Themes
existential risk
religion
nuclear catastrophe
Mood
anxious
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- environmental activism
- academic discourse
Key Concepts
apocalypse
human survival
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies discuss catastrophic risks without fatalism?
- What role should religion play in confronting global threats?
A Different Perspective
Denial can hinder proactive solutions.
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