Dogma Quote by James Joyce
““Jews are accused of ruining. Not a vestige of truth in it. (...) The priest spells poverty (...) It's in the dogma. Because if they didn't believe they'd go straight to heaven when they die they'd try to live better, at least so I think. (...) I want to see everyone, all creeds and classes having a comfortable tidysized income. I call that patriotism." (526)””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, 1920s (attributed)
The speaker critiques religious dogma that promises heaven, arguing it can discourage moral improvement, and calls for economic equality as true patriotism.
In simple terms: Blind faith can hinder moral growth; fairness is patriotic.
Key Takeaway
Promote fairness over blind belief.
Themes
religion
ethics
economics
politics
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- public discourse
- policy debate
- community organizing
Key Concepts
social justice
economic equality
faith critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Is economic equality truly patriotic?
- How does belief affect moral behavior?
A Different Perspective
The quote may be misattributed or taken out of context.
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