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What does it mean?
Chesterton observes that religion drives human behavior, especially when that religion takes the form of irreligion or rebellion.
In plain terms
Religion moves people deeply, even when they seem to oppose it.
What can you take from it?
Religious passion drives behavior even in opposition.

Where it applies

  • analyzing social movements
  • discussing secularism
  • political commentary

Putting it to work

  • study motivation
  • analyze ideology
  • observe passion

Questions to consider

  • Does opposition prove belief?
  • What truly motivates?

Another view

Not all actions stem from religious sentiment.

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