Church Quote by Pier Paolo Pasolini
“...the Church is the merciless heart of the State.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Gospel According to Matthew, 1964
The state can be as oppressive as a merciless church.
In simple terms: State power can be cruel.
Question authority and protect freedoms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political activism
- human rights advocacy
- media critique
- legal reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the limits of state power?
- How can individuals resist oppressive institutions?
Overgeneralization may ignore nuanced state-religion relationships.