Religions are all founded on miracles - on things we cannot understand, such as the Trinity. Jesus calls himself the Son of God, and yet is descended from David. I prefer the religion of Mahomet - it is less ridiculous than ours.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Napoleon critiques Christianity's miracles and prefers Islam as less ridiculous.
- In plain terms
- He finds Islam less absurd than Christianity.
- What can you take from it?
- Religious beliefs often rely on the incomprehensible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a faith credible?
- How do miracles fit into belief?
Another view
Calling one religion less ridiculous is subjective.
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