Faith Quote by Sam Harris
““While religious faith is the one species of human ignorance that will not admit of even the possibility of correction, it is still sheltered from criticism in every corner of our culture.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The End of Faith by Sam Harris, 2004
Faith is presented as a unique form of ignorance immune to correction, yet it remains unchallenged across culture.
In simple terms: Faith is seen as unchallengeable ignorance.
Key Takeaway
Question and critique faith.
Themes
religion
ignorance
culture
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
controversial
When to use this quote
- debates on belief
- education curricula
- media analysis
- interfaith dialogues
Key Concepts
epistemology
skepticism
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does society protect unexamined beliefs?
- Can faith be reformed without losing meaning?
A Different Perspective
Faith can be deeply personal, making criticism feel hostile.
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