Apollo Quote by Tom Holt
“Among the gods, there is a dispute as to which one of them originally thought of Christianity; or, as they call it, the Great Leg Pull. Apollo has the best claim, but a sizeable minority support Pluto, ex-God of the Dead, on the grounds that he has a really sick sense of humour. How would it be, suggested the unidentified god, if first we tell them all to love their neighbour, pack in the killing and thieving, and be nice to each other. Then we let them start burning heretics.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Gods of the Great Leg Pull", 2002
He humorously imagines gods debating the origins of Christianity, suggesting a simple moral solution before persecution
In simple terms: Gods argue over Christianity’s origin, proposing love and peace before conflict
Key Takeaway
Consider simple moral actions before complex doctrines
Themes
mythology
religion
humor
Mood
playful
thought‑provoking
Type
satirical
mythic
When to use this quote
- religious debates
- interfaith dialogues
- ethical education
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
theology
ethical philosophy
satire
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor help critique religious institutions?
- What are the limits of simplifying complex beliefs?
A Different Perspective
The satire may oversimplify deep theological issues
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