Amount Quote by Gore Vidal
“Maybe there is no good God. But there is definitely a devil, and his predominant passion is the religion of Protestant fundamentalists. I believe my country is beginning to resemble a theocracy. Using television, the evangelists raise appalling amounts of money which they then invest in the election of mentally disabled obscurantists.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New York Review of Books, 1975
There may be no benevolent deity, but a malevolent force thrives in extremist Protestantism, which is becoming theocratic and manipulative via media and money.
In simple terms: No good God, but a devil in fundamentalist religion exploiting media and politics.
Key Takeaway
Beware of religious extremism’s power.
Themes
religion
politics
media
extremism
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- media consumption
- religious discourse
- public policy
Key Concepts
theocracy
propaganda
social control
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media amplify religious influence?
- What safeguards protect democracy from religious money?
A Different Perspective
Not all religious groups are extremist; nuance is needed.
