Bars Quote by Michael T. Flynn
“People aren't going into gay bars in Orlando and saying, "Jesus Christ!" They're not going into the Charlie Hebdo, the 85-year-old priest who was beheaded on his alter, [the assailant wasn't] yelling Jesus Christ.”
About This Quote
Violence is not always accompanied by overt religious exclamations, challenging stereotypes.
In simple terms: Violence doesn't always involve shouting religious phrases.
Avoid assuming motives based on stereotypes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- news reporting
- public discourse
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify assumptions about motives?
- What role does media play in shaping perceptions?
The quote may generalize specific events to all religious contexts.