Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people who need strength in numbers. It tells people to go out and stick their noses in other people's business. I live by the golden rule: Treat others as you'd want them to treat you. The religious right wants to tell people how to live.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ventura criticizes organized religion as a support for the weak that encourages meddling. He advocates the golden rule and opposes religious groups trying to dictate lives.
- In plain terms
- Religion can make people dependent and nosy. Treat others well but let them live freely.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on personal ethics rather than imposed religious rules.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is religious advocacy helpful or harmful?
- How do personal ethics differ from religious rules?
Another view
The view may be too harsh on sincere believers not engaged in enforcement.
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