Atheist Quote by Susan B. Anthony
“I tell them I have worked 40 years to make the W.S. platform broad enough for Atheists and Agnostics to stand upon, and now if need be I will fight the next 40 to keep it Catholic enough to permit the straightest Orthodox religionist to speak or pray and count her beads upon. (on women's suffrage)”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Suffrage Rally, 1870s
She claims to have built an inclusive platform for all, yet insists on preserving a strict Catholic framework, highlighting tension between universal rights and religious exclusivity.
In simple terms: Balancing inclusivity with religious constraints.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when inclusivity becomes exclusionary.
Themes
gender equality
religion
politics
inclusion
conflict
Mood
defiant
reflective
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy drafting
- interfaith dialogue
- rights advocacy
Key Concepts
pluralism
dogma
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- How can universal rights be protected without imposing specific religious standards?
- What are the risks of conflating political platforms with religious doctrine?
A Different Perspective
The platform may alienate those outside the specified faith.
