I'd like to clarify my comments about religious people being weak-minded. I didn't mean all religious people. I don't have any problem with the vast majority of religious folks. I count myself among them, more or less. But I believe because it makes sense to me, not because I think it can be proven. There are lots of people out there who think they know the truth about God and religion, but does anybody really know for sure? That's why the founding fathers built freedom of religious belief into the structure of this nation, so that everybody could make up their minds for themselves. But I do have a problem with the people who think they have some right to try to impose their beliefs on others. I hate what the fundamentalist fanatics are doing to our country. It seems as though, if everybody doesn't accept their version of reality, that somehow invalidates it for them. Everybody must believe the same things they do. That's what I find weak and destructive.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ventura clarifies he respects most religious people but opposes those who force beliefs on others. He supports individual freedom to decide.
- In plain terms
- Most believers are fine but forcing faith is wrong. Everyone should choose their own beliefs.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect belief freedom but reject imposed beliefs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where is the line between faith and force?
- How should society handle religious diversity?
Another view
Distinguishing fanatics from believers can be subjective.
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