Creeds Quote by Sam Harris
““The search for comfort at the expense of truth has never been a motive for religious belief, since all creeds are chock-full of terrible proposals, which are no more comfort to anyone and which the faithful believe despite the pain it causes them, for fear of leaving some dark corner of reality unacknowledged.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The End of Faith by Sam Harris, 2004
Prioritizing comfort over truth leads to belief systems that ignore harsh realities, causing pain but persisting due to fear of confronting unknown truths.
In simple terms: Comfort over truth creates harmful beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Question truth, even when uncomfortable.
Themes
religion
truth
comfort
fear
belief
reality
Mood
reflective
critical
serious
Type
philosophical
analytical
thought‑provoking
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- political debates
- ethical decisions
- spiritual searching
Key Concepts
existentialism
cognitive dissonance
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are you avoiding?
- How does fear shape your beliefs?
A Different Perspective
Comfort can be a seductive but misleading guide; truth may be painful.
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