Building Quote by Robert Sheckley
“Wherever you go in the galaxy, you can find a food business, a house-building business, a war business, a peace business, a governing business, and so forth. And, of course, a God business, which is called 'religion,' and which is a particularly reprehensible line of endeavor.”
About This Quote
Every galaxy hosts diverse enterprises, including religion, which the author critiques as a particularly problematic endeavor.
In simple terms: Religion is seen as a problematic enterprise.
Key Takeaway
Question the role of religion in society.
Themes
economics
religion
society
critique
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
philosophical
provocative
When to use this quote
- business analysis
- cultural studies
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
enterprise
belief systems
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Why label religion reprehensible?
- What alternatives exist for moral guidance?
A Different Perspective
Critique may overlook positive aspects of faith.
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