Superstition is more injurious to God than atheism.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Superstition harms the concept of God more than denying God exists.
- In plain terms
- Wrong beliefs about God hurt more than no belief at all.
- What can you take from it?
- Distorted religious views can damage faith more than atheism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does bad belief hurt faith more than no belief?
- How do we define superstition?
Another view
It treats superstition as a religious act, which may not fit all views.
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