Religion is too important a matter to its devotees to be a subject of ridicule. If they indulge in absurdities, they are to be pitied rather than ridiculed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Religion is too important to be mocked. Even if religious beliefs are absurd, followers should be pitied.
- In plain terms
- Do not mock religion; pity those with absurd beliefs instead.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect religious importance even when beliefs differ.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is criticism appropriate?
- How to handle absurd beliefs?
Another view
It limits criticism of harmful religious ideas.
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