--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: People are always pleased to indulge…" description: "\"People are always pleased to indulge their religiosity when it allows them to stand in judgment of someone else, licenses them to feel superior to some..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/128/leonard-pitts-47376_charity_people-are-always-pleased-to-indulge-the_573162.jpg" --- # People are always pleased to indulge their religiosity… ![“People are always pleased to indulge their religiosity when it allows them to stand in judgment of someone else, licenses them to feel superior to someone else, tells them they are more righteous than someone else. They are less enthusiastic when religiosity demands that they be compassionate to…” quote by Leonard Pitts](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/128/leonard-pitts-47376_charity_people-are-always-pleased-to-indulge-the_573162.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/128/leonard-pitts-47376_charity_people-are-always-pleased-to-indulge-the_573162.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/128/leonard-pitts-47376_charity_people-are-always-pleased-to-indulge-the_573162.jpg) > “People are always pleased to indulge their religiosity when it allows them to stand in judgment of someone else, licenses them to feel superior to someone else, tells them they are more righteous than someone else. They are less enthusiastic when religiosity demands that they be compassionate to someone else. That they show charity, service and mercy to everyone else.” [Leonard Pitts](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leonard-pitts/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Religious people often judge others when it boosts their self‑esteem, but lose enthusiasm when required to show compassion. **In simple terms:** Judgment is easier than compassion for some believers. Key Takeaway Cultivate empathy over superiority. Themes religion judgment compassion Mood critical thoughtful Type social commentary philosophical When to use this quote - community service - interfaith dialogue - conflict resolution - personal growth Key Concepts ethics social psychology humility Questions to Reflect On - Why do we feel superior when judging? - How can faith inspire genuine kindness? 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