Atheism Quote by Voltaire
“Which is more dangerous: fanaticism or atheism? Fanaticism is certainly a thousand times more deadly; for atheism inspires no bloody passion whereas fanaticism does; atheism is opposed to crime and fanaticism causes crimes to be committed.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Philosophical Essays, 1763
Fanaticism poses a far greater danger than atheism because it fuels violent passion, whereas atheism lacks such fervor and opposes crime.
In simple terms: Fanaticism is more deadly than atheism.
Key Takeaway
Beware zealotry that leads to violence.
Themes
danger
violence
belief
society
morality
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
cautionary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political activism
- religious movements
- community safety
- policy making
Key Concepts
extremism
secularism
social harm
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives people toward violent zeal?
- How can societies mitigate fanaticism without suppressing belief?
A Different Perspective
Extremist groups can arise from secular ideologies too.
