Freedom Quote by Susan Jacoby
““They knew that the recognition of a Deity would be seized upon by fanatics and zealots as a pretext for destroying the liberty of thought.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Age of Anxiety, 2001
Warns that invoking a deity can be exploited by extremists to suppress free thought.
In simple terms: Religion can be misused to limit liberty.
Guard against ideological abuse.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect thought liberty?
- What safeguards prevent misuse?
May generalize all religious belief as dangerous.