Actor Quote by Omar Sharif
““When one sees what happens in the world between the religions, the different religions - killing each other and murdering each other, it's disgusting and as far as I am concerned it's ridiculous. So I thought I might be useful, I believe in God and I believe in religion, but believe religions should belong to you. The extraordinary thing is that the Jews believe that only the Jews can go to paradise, the Christians believe that only a Christian can go to paradise and the Muslims believe that only the Muslims can go to paradise. Now why should God, in his great justice, make somebody born that cannot go to paradise - it is absurd. Please forgive me I don't mean to say it's absurd, people made it absurd.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Talk on Religious Tolerance, 2015
The speaker critiques exclusive religious claims to paradise, calling them absurd and urging personal belief over institutional doctrine.
In simple terms: Religious exclusivity is irrational; belief should be personal.
Key Takeaway
Question dogmatic religious claims.
Themes
religion
exclusivity
justice
absurdity
faith
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogue
- educational workshops
- personal reflection
- community forums
Key Concepts
theology
pluralism
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies foster inclusive spirituality?
- What personal practices challenge exclusive doctrines?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated beliefs is difficult and may cause conflict.
