Believes Quote by Ernest Renan
“Man makes holy what he believes.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Life of Jesus, Ernest Renan, 1863
People assign sacredness to ideas they accept as true, making them untouchable.
In simple terms: Beliefs become sacred when accepted.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions.
Themes
belief
sacredness
power
culture
identity
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- religious debate
- political discourse
- personal values
- media narratives
Key Concepts
social construction
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs do you treat as untouchable?
- How might questioning them change your perspective?
A Different Perspective
Sacredness can hinder critical thinking.
