I call Christianity the one great curse, the one great intrinsic depravity, the one great instinct for revenge for which no expedient is sufficiently poisonous, secret, subterranean, petty - I call it the one immortal blemish of mankind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He labels Christianity as humanity's greatest curse, an intrinsic depravity driven by revenge and poisonous motives.
- In plain terms
- He calls Christianity a deep, harmful flaw in humanity.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of attributing moral evil to a single institution.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What evidence supports such a strong claim?
- Can any institution be wholly condemned?
Another view
The statement is hyperbolic and ignores nuanced realities.
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