Thou shalt keep thy religion to thyself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Carlin argues that religious beliefs should remain personal rather than imposed in public spaces.
- In plain terms
- Keep your religion private instead of forcing it on others in shared spaces.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect privacy in matters of faith.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where does faith fit in public?
- Should beliefs be private?
Another view
Some argue religion naturally belongs in public life.
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