Faith Quote by Sam Harris
““Religious moderates are, in large part, responsible for the religious conflict in our world, because their beliefs provide the context in which scriptural literalism and religious violence can never be adequately opposed.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The End of Faith, 2004
Moderate believers enable conflict by providing a platform for literalism.
In simple terms: Moderates unintentionally fuel extremism.
Key Takeaway
Challenge moderate complacency.
Themes
religion
moderation
conflict
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogue
- policy making
- education reform
Key Concepts
Extremism studies
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can moderates resist extremism?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
May overlook other conflict sources.
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