Activity Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“What is wrong with priests and popes is that instead of being apostles and saints, they are nothing but empirics who say I know instead of I am learning, and pray for credulity and inertia as wise men pray for skepticism and activity.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw, 1894
Clergy sometimes prioritize doctrine over genuine learning, stifling critical thought.
In simple terms: Priests may favor belief over inquiry.
Key Takeaway
Encourage questioning over blind faith.
Themes
religion
dogma
critical thinking
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
theatrical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- faith communities
- public discourse
- personal belief
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can faith and inquiry coexist?
- What benefits arise from skeptical inquiry?
A Different Perspective
Some may view questioning faith as disrespectful.
