Anger Quote by Shannon L. Alder
““Piety /pi•e•ty/ (modern definition) 1. When you use Christ’s teachings to put someone in their place out of anger and self-righteousness. It is the number two reason people leave the faith. The first is pride.””
About This Quote
Using religious teachings as a weapon of anger and self‑righteousness drives people away from faith, second only to pride.
In simple terms: Misusing faith to control others pushes them out.
Key Takeaway
Treat teachings with humility, not as a tool for judgment.
Themes
faith
humility
pride
judgment
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- family discussions
- online debates
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does anger distort your use of spiritual teachings?
- What steps can you take to practice humility in faith?
A Different Perspective
May overlook genuine spiritual guidance in favor of personal vendettas.
![“Where there are kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed), there is worldly life. As long as anger-pride-deceit-greed exist; one is a sansaari [living a worldly life] regardless of whether one is an ascetic or a family man. And where anger-pride-deceit-greed are absent, one is regarded as being asansaari…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ec/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_where-there-are-kashays-anger-pride-dece_5756.jpg)