Religion, you know, enters very deep; in reality it is the deepest impression I have in speaking to people, that they are or that they are not of my religion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hopkins notes that religion deeply influences interpersonal interactions and how people perceive each other.
- In plain terms
- Religion shapes how we see each other in deep ways.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize religion's role in social perception.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does religion affect your interactions?
- Is identity mostly religious?
Another view
Not all social friction stems from religious differences.
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