The pioneers and missionaries of religion have been the real cause of more trouble and war than all other classes of mankind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Religious leaders are blamed for causing more conflict than any other group.
- In plain terms
- Religious people have started more wars than anyone else.
- What can you take from it?
- Ideological zealots often drive conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is religion a major cause of war?
- Who starts wars?
Another view
It ignores the secular causes of many conflicts.
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