Belief Quote by Peter Morgan
“Belief in God is so deranged that it makes absolutely no sense, but it holds people together somehow.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2018
Belief in God seems irrational yet it unites people emotionally and socially.
In simple terms: Faith feels irrational but bonds people.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge the social glue of religion despite logical doubts.
Themes
faith
community
irrationality
social cohesion
belief
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- church gatherings
- interfaith dialogues
- community support groups
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
sociology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people cling to irrational beliefs?
- Can secular alternatives provide similar cohesion?
A Different Perspective
Faith can also cause division and conflict.
![“I remember clearly that when I was little it was explained to me [that] the way that babies were made was that God put the baby into some lady's stomach, right? And, at some point, I learned how it really happened, and really that was the beginning of the end of my belief in God. Up until that…” quote by Ira Glass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/56a/ira-glass-2464_baby_i-remember-clearly-that-when-i-was-littl_234840.jpg)
