Bad thing Quote by J. Maarten Troost
““Nevertheless, while I may not have completely understood what Holy Communion was all about, Catholicism did allow me to see the nuances in cannibalism. Eating the flesh of another human being, I understood, might not always be a really, really bad thing to do. If you were a good Catholic, you had some every Sunday.””
About This Quote
Source Travelogue: "The Sex Lives of Cannibals" by J. Maarten Troost
A Catholic narrator reflects on communion, likening it to cannibalism, questioning moral absolutes.
In simple terms: Questioning religious rituals.
Key Takeaway
Examine personal beliefs.
Themes
religion
morality
cultural critique
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious study
- personal reflection
- academic debate
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
cultural relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do rituals shape morality?
- Can symbolism be misinterpreted?
A Different Perspective
May offend believers.
