Difficult Quote by Philip Jenkins
““Once a practice is confined to a stigmatized hard core, further elimination is very difficult.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sociology of Religion, 2002
When a belief becomes a protected core, it becomes resistant to change or removal.
In simple terms: Hard‑core beliefs are hard to eliminate.
Key Takeaway
Challenge entrenched ideas with open dialogue.
Themes
beliefs
stigma
change resistance
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
sociological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- religious reform
- public policy
Key Concepts
social conformity
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms can reduce stigma around controversial ideas?
- How can societies encourage critical examination of core beliefs?
A Different Perspective
Stigmatized groups may resist even constructive criticism.
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