Atheism Quote by Walter Kaufmann
““To an even moderately sophisticated and well-read person it should come as no surprise that any religion at all has its hidden as well as its obvious beauties and is capable of profound and impressive interpretations. What is deeply objectionable about most of these interpretations is that they allow the believer to say Yes while evading any No .””
About This Quote
Source Book: Essays on Religion, Walter Kaufmann, 1975
Religions contain hidden and obvious beauties, but many interpretations let believers accept positives while avoiding negatives.
In simple terms: Religions have both beauty and blind spots; interpretations can be selective.
Key Takeaway
Question interpretations critically.
Themes
religion
interpretation
truth
belief
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal faith
- academic study
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
critical thinking
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden aspects do you overlook?
- How can we balance acceptance and critique?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations can be biased or manipulative.
