Believe Quote by Tony Benn
“Christians believe that God created man, and humanists believe that man invented God. But whichever way you look at it, we're brothers and sisters. Either we're brothers and sisters because we're children of God, or because we've banded together to invent God. So the ethics of the humanist and the ethics of some Christians are very similar. And we don't want to create divisions between humanists and Liberation Theologians, any more than we want between the New Worker and the Trots. It's not helpful.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address by Tony Benn, 1980s
The quote highlights shared moral foundations between believers and humanists, urging unity over division.
In simple terms: Both groups share similar ethics despite different beliefs about God.
Key Takeaway
Focus on common values, not differences.
Themes
ethics
unity
religion
humanism
politics
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
inspirational
political
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogue
- political coalition building
- community outreach
Key Concepts
shared morality
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster collaboration across belief systems?
- What practical steps unite diverse groups?
A Different Perspective
Differences in doctrine can still cause tension despite shared ethics.
