Believe Quote by John Corapi
“More than once I've had discussions with persons who say things based on a misunderstanding. 'Oh you Catholics worship images.' No we don't, 'yes you do,' no we don't, 'yes you do,' no we don't! The final retort to that is: I have a doctorate in Catholic theology that I have earned the hard way - by sitting in university classrooms for twelve years. I know what we believe! You get a doctorate in Catholic theology? What do you know about it? Nothing! You don't know anything about it. You're saying things that are born of misunderstanding or ignorance.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public lecture, date unknown
The speaker argues that many criticisms of Catholicism stem from ignorance, emphasizing that formal study does not guarantee true understanding.
In simple terms: Criticism often comes from misunderstanding, not expertise.
Key Takeaway
Question expertise, not assumptions.
Themes
religion
misunderstanding
education
Mood
defensive
assertive
Type
critical
educational
When to use this quote
- interfaith discussions
- academic seminars
- media interviews
- personal conversations
Key Concepts
theology
authority
dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify someone's knowledge before judging?
- What role does humility play in theological debate?
A Different Perspective
Even experts can misinterpret; personal experience matters.
