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Religion Quote by Robert Owen

“Finding that no religion is based on facts and cannot be true, I began to reflect what must be the condition of mankind trained from infancy to believe in error.” quote by Robert Owen
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“Finding that no religion is based on facts and cannot be true, I began to reflect what must be the condition of mankind trained from infancy to believe in error.”

Robert Owen

About This Quote

Source Book: A New View of Society by Robert Owen, 1813

The quote argues that religion lacks factual basis and thus is a learned error from childhood.

In simple terms: Religion is seen as unscientific and taught from youth.

Key Takeaway

Question beliefs that lack evidence.

Themes

religion belief education critical thinking

Mood

skeptical reflective

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • childhood upbringing
  • religious education
  • philosophical debate
  • secular activism

Key Concepts

skepticism social conditioning epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence would change your view on religion?
  • How does cultural upbringing shape belief?
A Different Perspective

Faith can provide comfort and community despite lack of empirical proof.

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