Virgin birth Quote by Sherman Alexie
““Dozens of species of insects give virgin birth. Crayfish give virgin birth. Some honeybees give virgin birth. And Komodo dragons - yeah, those big lizards give virgin birth, too. Jeez, one human gives virgin birth and that jump-starts one of the world's greatest religions. But when a Komodo dragon gives virgin birth, do you know what it's thinking? It's thinking, 'This is Tuesday, right? I think this is Tuesday. What am I going to do on Wednesday?””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing myths and religion, 2000s
The speaker humorously links rare virgin births in nature to human religious narratives, highlighting absurdities in belief systems.
In simple terms: Nature’s rare births contrast with human myths.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about origins.
Themes
mythology
science
humor
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
cultural
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious critique
- science education
- skeptical discourse
Key Concepts
reproduction
belief systems
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a myth compelling?
- How do we differentiate myth from fact?
A Different Perspective
Humor may downplay serious cultural sensitivities.
