Against-the-light-quote Quote by Dave Duncan
““Revenge was violence and therefore forbidden by the Teacher - excepting violence against unbelievers, of course, which this probably would be.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Reluctant Knight by Dave Duncan, 1998
Violence is prohibited except for a specific group, highlighting moral inconsistency.
In simple terms: Violence is banned except against unbelievers.
Key Takeaway
Question moral double standards.
Themes
ethics
violence
religion
Mood
conflicted
critical
Type
philosophical
controversial
When to use this quote
- political debate
- religious conflict
- lawmaking
- personal conduct
Key Concepts
moral relativism
hypocrisy
Questions to Reflect On
- Is any violence ever justified?
- Who decides who is an unbeliever?
A Different Perspective
The exception undermines the rule’s integrity.
