Break Quote by Jodi Picoult
“Somewhere along the line, organized religion stopped being about faith, and started being about who had the power to keep the faith. You said that the purpose of religion was to bring people together. But does it, really? Or does it-knowingly, purposefully, and intentionally--break them apart?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author discussion, 2015
Religion can shift from uniting believers to becoming a tool for power, fragmenting the community it meant to bind.
In simple terms: Power can corrupt faith.
Key Takeaway
Question the motives behind religious authority.
Themes
faith
power
community
corruption
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
sociological
analytical
When to use this quote
- political movements
- church leadership decisions
- interfaith dialogues
- media coverage of religion
Key Concepts
sociology
institutional critique
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Who benefits from religious divisions?
- Can faith survive without power struggles?
A Different Perspective
Not all religious groups are equally affected; some may retain genuine unity.
