Compassion Quote by Karen Armstrong
“Compassion is not a popular virtue. Very often when I talk to religious people, and mention how important it is that compassion is the key, that it's the sine-qua-non of religion, people look kind of balked, and stubborn sometimes, as much to say, what's the point of having religion if you can't disapprove of other people?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Religion and Compassion, 2015
Compassion is essential to religion, yet many believers resist it, seeing it as optional or contradictory.
In simple terms: Compassion is core to faith but often ignored.
Key Takeaway
Embrace compassion as central to belief.
Themes
religion
compassion
morality
humanity
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogue
- community service
- personal reflection
- teaching ethics
Key Concepts
ethical duty
spiritual authenticity
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can faith communities model compassion without losing influence?
- What barriers prevent believers from practicing compassion?
A Different Perspective
Some view compassion as weakness, fearing loss of authority.
