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Christianity Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

“This eternal accusation against Christianity I shall write upon all walls, wherever walls are to be found--I have letters that even the blind will be able to see. . . . I call Christianity the one great curse, the one great intrinsic depravity, the one great instinct of revenge, for which no means…” quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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““This eternal accusation against Christianity I shall write upon all walls, wherever walls are to be found--I have letters that even the blind will be able to see. . . . I call Christianity the one great curse, the one great intrinsic depravity, the one great instinct of revenge, for which no means are venomous enough, or secret, subterranean and small enough,--I call it the one immortal blemish upon the human race...””

Friedrich Nietzsche

About This Quote

Source Book: The Antichrist, Friedrich Nietzsche, 1888

Nietzsche condemns Christianity as a pervasive, corrosive force that corrupts humanity and fuels revenge.

In simple terms: He sees Christianity as a harmful curse on humanity.

Key Takeaway

Question the moral claims of dominant religions.

Themes

religion philosophy critique human nature morality

Mood

skeptical provocative

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • academic debate
  • personal belief
  • social activism
  • ethical education

Key Concepts

nihilism existentialism cultural critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports or refutes his claim?
  • How does this perspective affect interfaith dialogue?
A Different Perspective

Critics argue his view ignores positive aspects of faith.

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