Believing in gods always causes confusion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Belief in gods often leads to disagreement and confusion rather than unity. Different interpretations cause division.
- In plain terms
- Religious belief can cause division and confusion.
- What can you take from it?
- Religion can divide people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does faith unify or divide?
- Why do religions clash?
Another view
Many find faith brings clarity rather than confusion.
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