Christian theology Quote by Greg Egan
““You have to be doubly foolish to be a Satanist,” Stoney muttered. “Doubly?” “Not only do you need to believe all the nonsense of Christian theology, you then have to turn around and back the preordained, guaranteed-to-fail, absolutely futile losing side.””
About This Quote
Being a Satanist requires rejecting Christian doctrine and then supporting a worldview that the speaker sees as doomed.
In simple terms: Satanism is doubly foolish, according to the speaker.
Key Takeaway
Opposing a belief system can be seen as equally irrational.
Themes
religion
skepticism
philosophy
Mood
skeptical
sarcastic
Type
argumentative
When to use this quote
- debates on faith
- identity politics
- cult criticism
Key Concepts
dogmatism
Practical Applications
- encourage critical examination of any belief system
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a belief system 'foolish'?
- Can opposing views be equally valid?
A Different Perspective
Labeling a belief as foolish may dismiss legitimate philosophical critique.
![“[I]n many ways nonsense is a more effective organizing tool than the truth. Anyone can believe in the truth. To believe in nonsense is an unforgeable demonstration of loyalty. It serves as a political uniform. And if you have a uniform, you have an army.” quote by Mencius Moldbug](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ddb/mencius-moldbug-44998_truth_i-n-many-ways-nonsense-is-a-more-effecti_1051817.jpg)
