You hate Jesus because someone from the North Country said He was the Son of God. But you hate one another because each of you deems himself too great to be the brother of the next man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote suggests that religious or ideological hatred often masks deeper human pride and lack of brotherhood.
- In plain terms
- People fight over beliefs because they are too proud to see each other as equals.
- What can you take from it?
- Check your pride before judging others on their beliefs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you rejecting ideas or the people behind them?
- How does pride affect your view of others?
Another view
It simplifies complex theological disputes into mere personal pride.
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