Atheism Quote by John E. Remsburg
““There is one element in Christianity which was not borrowed from Paganism -- religious intolerance. Referring to Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, a writer on China says: 'Between the followers of the three national religions there is not only a total absence of persecution and bitter feeling, but a very great indifference as to which of them a man may belong… Among the politer classes, when strangers meet, the question is asked: 'To what sublime religion do you belong,' and each one pronounces a eulogium, not on his own religion, but on that professed by the others, and concludes with the oft-repeated formula 'Religions are many; reason is one; we are all brothers.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Comparative Religion, 1905
The passage praises religious tolerance, noting that multiple faiths can coexist peacefully without persecution, emphasizing shared humanity.
In simple terms: Religions can coexist peacefully through tolerance.
Key Takeaway
Promote understanding across different beliefs.
Themes
tolerance
interfaith
humanity
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- community building
- educational programs
- interfaith dialogues
Key Concepts
religious pluralism
ethical coexistence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies foster genuine religious tolerance?
- What role does education play in reducing intolerance?
A Different Perspective
Tolerance can be challenged by deep-seated prejudices.
