Christianity Quote by Philip Reeve
““Oenone had found the chapel by accident, and was not certain what kept drawing her back to it. She was not a Christian. Few people were anymore, except in Africa, and on certain islands of the outermost west. All she knew of Christians was that they worhsipped a god nailed to a cross, and what on earth was the use of a god who went around letting himself get nailed to things?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve, 2001
A character questions the relevance of a distant, unfamiliar religion, highlighting cultural disconnection and curiosity.
In simple terms: She doubts the purpose of a foreign faith.
Key Takeaway
Explore beliefs beyond your own experience.
Themes
faith
culture
curiosity
Mood
inquisitive
skeptical
Type
literary
exploratory
When to use this quote
- travel
- anthropology
- personal growth
Key Concepts
religious skepticism
cross‑cultural encounter
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives her skepticism?
- How might exposure change her view?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all religions are alien or irrelevant.
