Capitalist Quote by Reinhold Niebuhr
“There is no social evil, no form of injustice whether of the feudal or the capitalist order which has not been sanctified in some way or other by religious sentiment and thereby rendered more impervious to change.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Moral Man and Immoral Society, 1932
Religious sentiment often protects and perpetuates social injustices across different economic systems, making them harder to dismantle.
In simple terms: Religion can shield injustice.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how belief systems may sustain oppression.
Themes
justice
religion
social critique
power structures
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy reform
- education
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Sanctification
imperviousness
ideology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does faith contribute to both oppression and liberation?
- Can secular approaches replace religious moral authority?
A Different Perspective
Religious narratives can also inspire reform, not just resistance.
