Believe Quote by Richard Dawkins
“I doubt that religion can survive deep understanding. The shallows are its natural habitat. Cranks and fundamentalists are too often victimised as scapegoats for religion in general. It is only quite recently that Christianity reinvented itself in non-fundamentalist guise, and Islam has yet to do so.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The God Delusion, 2006
Religion thrives on superficial belief; deep understanding erodes faith, leaving only shallow adherents.
In simple terms: Deep understanding undermines religion.
Key Takeaway
Question beliefs critically.
Themes
faith
knowledge
skepticism
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
philosophical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal belief
- public policy
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
sociology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can faith coexist with deep understanding?
- What role does community play in belief?
A Different Perspective
Not all religious experiences are shallow; many find depth.
