Casts Quote by Lenny Bruce
“The thing with Catholicism, the same as all religions, is that it teaches what should be, which seems rather incorrect. This is what should be. Now, if you're taught to live up to a what should be that never existed - only an occult superstition, no proof of this should be - then you can sit on a jury and indict easily, you can cast the first stone, you can burn Adolf Eichmann, like that!”
About This Quote
Critiques religious moral authority as potentially unfounded and dangerous.
In simple terms: Question religious moral claims.
Key Takeaway
Think critically about doctrine.
Themes
skepticism
religion
morality
Mood
cynical
provocative
Type
philosophical
satirical
When to use this quote
- legal judgments
- ethical debates
- social policy
Key Concepts
authority
dogma
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports or refutes religious moral claims?
- How do personal beliefs shape judgments?
A Different Perspective
May generalize all religions unfairly.
