Always Quote by Penn Jillette
“A lot of people, to attack an outspoken atheist, one of the things they'll do is say, 'You are as bad as the fundamentalist Christians.' And my answer is always, 'I hope so.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Amazing Johnathan Podcast, 2015
He wishes his atheist critics to be as bad as the fundamentalist Christians they accuse him of being, expressing a desire for moral equivalence.
In simple terms: He wants his critics to be equally bad.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the challenge of being judged.
Themes
religion
criticism
morality
identity
defiance
Mood
defiant
provocative
Type
philosophical
controversial
When to use this quote
- public debate
- personal conviction
- social media discourse
Key Concepts
ethical equivalence
self‑validation
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever wish your opponents shared your flaws?
- How does wishing harm affect your own peace?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone accepts that being bad is a positive outcome.
