Abomination Quote by Theodore Parker
“The Roman Christian mythology (and theology) discourages the vice of licentiousness, and so this is better than the heathen, but it encourages bigotry, hypocrisy, cant, and many another vice which the older Mother of Abominations kept clear from.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Roman Christian Mythology" by Theodore Parker, 1855
Christian teachings discourage certain vices but may foster other negative traits like bigotry and hypocrisy.
In simple terms: Religion can replace one vice with another.
Critically evaluate moral teachings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- faith communities
- ethical education
- public discourse
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues are truly universal?
- How can societies avoid replacing vices?
Moral frameworks can unintentionally create new flaws.