Against religion Quote by William Blake
“The vision of Christ that thou dost see is my vision's greatest enemy . Both read the Bible day and night, but thou read'st black where I read white. His seventy disciples sent against religion and government .”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell", 1790
Different perspectives on scripture create conflict; personal interpretation can oppose shared belief.
In simple terms: Interpretations clash.
Key Takeaway
Seek common ground in faith.
Themes
faith
interpretation
conflict
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theological debate
- personal study
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
symbolism
religious critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your reading reveal about your values?
- How can diverse readings coexist peacefully?
A Different Perspective
Rigid literalism can hinder understanding.
![“The rebellious mood of the country during those [60th] years allowed me to plug right back into my old hatreds. I could scream and holler, as I did on the albums, against religion, government, big business - all those assholes and their values. That hatred was very real.” quote by George Carlin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/158/george-carlin-155_against-religion_the-rebellious-mood-of-the-country-durin_384671.jpg)
