Divided Quote by Jonathan Haidt
“The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Righteous Mind, 2012
Human morality is shaped by psychological foundations, leading to political and religious splits.
In simple terms: Morality is psychological, causing division.
Key Takeaway
Recognize underlying moral intuitions.
Themes
politics
religion
psychology
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- political debate
- interfaith dialogue
- education curricula
Key Concepts
moral foundations
group identity
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your moral intuitions influence your views?
- Can you find common ground across divides?
A Different Perspective
Moral reasoning can be overridden by emotion.
![“I do not want to end up with an American style of politics, with us going out there beating our chest about our faith. Politics and religion - it is not that they do not have a lot in common, but if [religion] ends up being used in the political process, I think that is a bit unhealthy.” quote by Tony Blair](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cb4/tony-blair-812_bits_i-do-not-want-to-end-up-with-an-american_2767618.jpg)
