Catholics Quote by Philip Pullman
““It comes from history. It comes from the record of the Inquisition, persecuting heretics and torturing Jews and all that sort of stuff; and it comes from the other side, too, from the Protestants burning the Catholics. It comes from the insensate pursuit of innocent and crazy old women, and from the Puritans in America burning and hanging the witches — and it comes not only from the Christian church but also from the Taliban. Every single religion that has a monotheistic god ends up by persecuting other people and killing them because they don't accept him. Wherever you look in history, you find that. It’s still going on.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Book of Dust, 2017
History shows monotheistic religions often turn violent against dissenters, a pattern that persists across eras and faiths.
In simple terms: Religions can be violent.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge intolerance.
Themes
religion
history
violence
Mood
critical
somber
Type
philosophical
critical
observational
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- interfaith dialogues
- policy making
- media analysis
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
social dynamics
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies foster tolerance?
- What role does education play?
A Different Perspective
Not all religious people are violent.
