Evident Quote by Jacob Neusner
“Religion is something people do together to face urgent problems and to resolve them by appealing to truths that seem self-evident to them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Religion and Community, 1998
Religion unites people to tackle urgent problems using shared, seemingly obvious truths.
In simple terms: People use religion together to solve pressing issues.
Key Takeaway
Leverage communal belief for collective problem‑solving.
Themes
community
religion
problem solving
shared truth
urgency
Mood
collaborative
pragmatic
Type
sociological
practical
When to use this quote
- crisis response
- public policy
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
social cohesion
collective action
Questions to Reflect On
- What problems are best addressed collectively?
- How to handle conflicting truths?
A Different Perspective
Assuming truths are self‑evident can ignore dissenting perspectives.
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