Behave Quote by David James Duncan
“In a head-on collision with Fanatics, the real problem is always the same: how can we possibly behave decently toward people so arrogantly ignorant that they believe, first, that they possess Christ's power to bestow salvation, second, that forcing us to memorize and regurgitate a few of their favorite Bible phrases and attend their church is that salvation, and third, that any discomfort, frustration, anger or disagreement we express in the face of their moronic barrages is due not to their astounding effrontery but to our sinfulness?”
About This Quote
Critiques the arrogance of certain religious believers and the difficulty of responding politely to their dogma.
In simple terms: Dealing with arrogant believers is challenging.
Key Takeaway
Respond with patience and clarity.
Themes
religion
arrogance
communication
Mood
critical
empathetic
Type
theological
social
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogue
- public speaking
- conflict mediation
Key Concepts
theology
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain civility without compromising truth?
- What strategies help when faced with dogmatic aggression?
A Different Perspective
Their beliefs may be deeply held, making dialogue hard.
![“Socrates: This man, on one hand, believes that he knows something, while not knowing [anything]. On the other hand, I – equally ignorant – do not believe [that I know anything].” quote by Plato](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/32c/plato-103_ignorant_socrates-this-man-on-one-hand-believes-t_271582.jpg)
