Atheism Quote by Christopher Hitchens
“The Bible may, indeed does, contain a warrant for trafficking in humans, for ethnic cleansing, for slavery, for bride-price, and for indiscriminate massacre, but we are not bound by any of it because it was put together by crude, uncultured human mammals.”
About This Quote
Source Book: God Is Not Great, Christopher Hitchens, 2007
The Bible contains passages that can be interpreted to justify oppression, but its authority is undermined by its human origins.
In simple terms: Biblical texts can be used to justify cruelty, yet they are human creations.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and seek humane ethics.
Themes
religion
ethics
human rights
interpretation
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- human rights advocacy
- educational curricula
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
moral relativism
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- How should societies address harmful religious texts?
- Can moral progress occur without rejecting all tradition?
A Different Perspective
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