Contradiction Quote by Gore Vidal
“In matters of faith, inconvenient evidence is always suppressed while contradictions go unnoticed.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Literary criticism, 1975
Faith often dismisses inconvenient facts, allowing contradictions to persist unnoticed, revealing bias in belief systems.
In simple terms: Faith can ignore contradictory evidence.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions and seek evidence.
Themes
faith
bias
evidence
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- religious discourse
- scientific debate
- personal belief assessment
Key Concepts
critical thinking
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile faith with contradictory evidence?
- What methods expose hidden biases?
A Different Perspective
Some may view skepticism as disrespectful to faith traditions.
