Barbarians Quote by Garrison Keillor
“The fundamental religion of most of mankind is the faith that God has revealed Himself to us and not to the barbarians. Our tribe is the one God chose and so if we vanquish the other tribes and rain fire and destruction on them, we're only carrying out God's Will.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, attributed to Garrison Keillor, 20th century
The belief that a divine favor is exclusive to one's own group can justify violence against others.
In simple terms: Exclusive divine favor fuels conflict.
Key Takeaway
Question the notion of exclusive divine favor.
Themes
religion
exclusivity
violence
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political rhetoric
- interfaith dialogue
- military justification
- social policy
Key Concepts
theology
in-group bias
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does exclusive belief affect peace?
- Can morality exist without divine claims?
A Different Perspective
Assuming divine endorsement can blind people to moral consequences.
