Being true Quote by Ravi Zacharias
“All religions, plainly and simply, cannot be true. Some beliefs are false, and we know them to be false. So it does no good to put a halo on the notion of tolerance as if everything could be equally true. To deem all beliefs equally true is sheer nonsense for the simple reason that to deny that statement would also, then, be true. But if the denial of the statement is also true, then all religions are not true.”
About This Quote
The speaker argues that not all religions can be true; claiming universal tolerance is contradictory.
In simple terms: Not all religions can be true.
Key Takeaway
Question universal tolerance.
Themes
religion
truth
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
dialogue
When to use this quote
- debate
- education
- interfaith dialogue
- personal belief
Key Concepts
logic
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we respect differences without endorsing all beliefs?
- What criteria determine truth?
A Different Perspective
Some view tolerance as essential for peace.
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