Am I a criminal? The world knows I'm not a criminal. What are they trying to put me in jail for? You've lost common sense in this society because of religious fanaticism and dogma.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker denies criminal status and blames religious dogma for persecution.
- In plain terms
- I am not a criminal; religious zealotry is trying to jail me.
- What can you take from it?
- Dogma can distort public judgment of individuals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives public outrage?
- Is the legal system fair?
Another view
Denial of crime does not prove innocence legally.
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