Brotherly Quote by Dervla Murphy
“Sunnis consider Shias a pack of unwholesome fanatics and Shias consider Sunnis a gang of lukewarm no-goods - there's nothing like religion for spreading brotherly love!”
About This Quote
Source Travel essay: Observations on religious sects
Religious divisions often foster hostility, yet they paradoxically claim to promote brotherly love.
In simple terms: Religion can breed both love and division.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and bridge sectarian divides.
Themes
religion
conflict
humanity
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
essay
social commentary
When to use this quote
- community workshops
- peacebuilding
- educational programs
Key Concepts
interfaith dialogue
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can interfaith initiatives reduce animosity?
- What common ground exists across faiths?
A Different Perspective
Shared values can outweigh doctrinal differences.
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![“[On Addis Ababa:] Among the city's handicaps are an immaturity for which no one can be blamed, as it was founded only eighty years ago, and a proliferation of architectural excesses for which many people can and should be blamed.” quote by Dervla Murphy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ec0/dervla-murphy-20135_architecture_on-addis-ababa-among-the-city-s-handicap_1176958.jpg)
