Age Quote by Freya Stark
“Once divested of missionary virus, the cult of our gods gives no offence. It would be a peaceful age if this were recognized, and religion, Christian, communist or any other, were to rely on practice and not on conversion for her growth.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Cult of Religion, 1935
When freed from missionary zeal, religions could coexist peacefully, focusing on practice rather than conversion.
In simple terms: Religion should focus on practice, not conversion.
Key Takeaway
Promote interfaith respect and practice-based belief.
Themes
tolerance
faith
peace
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Community gatherings
- educational curricula
- interfaith conferences
Key Concepts
Secularism
interfaith dialogue
cultural relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- What would a practice‑focused religion look like?
- How can we reduce conversion‑driven conflict?
A Different Perspective
Deeply entrenched conversion motives may resist change.
