Anti religion Quote by Margaret Atwood
““So, the book is not 'anti-religion.' It is against the use of religion as a front for tyranny; which is a different thing altogether.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Handmaid's Tale author on religion, Margaret Atwood, 2020
Religion can be weaponized for oppression, separate from personal belief.
In simple terms: Religion used as a tyranny tool.
Distinguish faith from its political misuse.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government policy
- church leadership
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does faith become a tool of control?
- How can societies protect both belief and liberty?
Not all religious practice is oppressive.