It is through the peasantry that we shall really be able to destroy Christianity, because there is in them a true religion rooted in nature and blood.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims the peasantry holds a natural religious belief that can undermine Christianity.
- In plain terms
- Farmers believe in nature more than the church.
- What can you take from it?
- Rural traditions can challenge established faith.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do rural beliefs differ from urban ones?
- Can nature replace church doctrine?
Another view
This generalizes the beliefs of a diverse group without evidence.
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