Answers Quote by Daniel J. Boorstin
“Probably no one of us has the True Religion. But all of us together - if we are allowed to be free - are discovering ways of conversing about the great mysteries. The pretense to know all the answers to the deepest mysteries is, of course, the grossest fraud. And any people who declare a Jihad, a holy war on unbelievers - those who do not share their believers' pretended omniscience - are enemies of thinking men and woman and of civilization. I see religion as only a way of asking unanswerable questions, of sharing the joy of a community of quest, and solacing one another in our ignorance.”
About This Quote
True religion is unattainable; collective free dialogue reveals mysteries, while claiming absolute knowledge is deceitful and violent dogma harms civilization.
In simple terms: Religion is a shared quest for unanswerable questions, not a claim to truth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and open dialogue.
Themes
religion
dialogue
humility
civilization
truth
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- interfaith discussions
- academic seminars
- online forums
- community gatherings
- peacebuilding workshops
Key Concepts
epistemology
pluralism
community
skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster respectful dialogue across belief systems?
- What role does humility play in learning?
A Different Perspective
Assuming any single tradition holds all answers can alienate and divide.
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