Medicine Quote by OSHO
“Religion cannot be allowed to be dominated by stupid politicians. The situation is as if sick people are trying to dominate physicians, directing what they should or should not do. Accept it - sick people are in the majority, but does that mean that the physician should be dominated by the majority? The physician can heal wounds, cure sicknesses... religion is the physician.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture, OSHO, 1970s
Religion should remain independent of political control; otherwise it becomes a tool for majority rule, losing its healing purpose.
In simple terms: Religion must stay free from politics.
Key Takeaway
Protect religious integrity from political domination.
Themes
freedom
religion
politics
authority
Mood
critical
contemplative
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- church-state relations
- community leadership
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
secularism
ethical governance
spiritual autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- Should religious leaders engage in politics for social good?
- How can societies balance majority will with minority spiritual needs?
A Different Perspective
Political realities often intertwine with religious institutions, making pure separation difficult.
