Disturbances in society are never more fearful than when those who are stirring up the trouble can use the pretext of religion to mask their true designs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Social unrest using religion masks true dangerous intentions.
- In plain terms
- Religion is used to hide bad plans in trouble.
- What can you take from it?
- Watch for hidden motives behind religious unrest.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we spot manipulation?
- When is unrest legitimate?
Another view
It may distrust genuine religious concerns.
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