Nature of man Quote by Dan Brown
““Or are we?” Langdon intoned overhead. “We consider ourselves modern rational individuals, and yet our species’ most widespread religion includes a whole host of magical claims—humans inexplicably rising from the dead, miraculous virgin births, vengeful gods that send plagues and floods, mystical promises””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Origin, 2017
Modern rationality coexists with widespread magical beliefs across cultures.
In simple terms: Rational people still hold magical beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about belief.
Themes
faith
reason
culture
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious studies
- science education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
anthropology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do magical beliefs persist?
- How does rationality interact with faith?
A Different Perspective
May overgeneralize belief systems.
![“Ours [religion] is without a doubt the most ridiculous, the most absurd, and the most bloody to ever infect the world.” quote by Voltaire](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9e3/voltaire-173_religion_ours-religion-is-without-a-doubt-the-mos_1591104.jpg)
