Altruism Quote by Jonathan Sacks
“Religion creates community, community creates altruism and altruism turns us away from self and towards the common good... There is something about the tenor of relationships within a religious community that makes it the best tutorial in citizenship and good neighborliness.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on religion and society, 2013
Religious groups foster community, which nurtures altruism and civic virtue, making them effective teachers of good citizenship.
In simple terms: Religion builds community, which promotes altruism and civic good.
Key Takeaway
Support community-building for societal benefit.
Themes
religion
community
citizenship
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
sociological
ethical
When to use this quote
- faith gatherings
- neighborhood projects
- school programs
Key Concepts
Social cohesion
moral education
collective identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can secular institutions emulate religious community benefits?
- What role does shared belief play in altruism?
A Different Perspective
Secular groups can also nurture similar values, challenging exclusivity.
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