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What does it mean?
Religion can discourage intellectual curiosity by encouraging acceptance of answers without understanding.
In plain terms
Religion teaches people to stop asking questions.
What can you take from it?
Critical thinking suffers when faith discourages inquiry.

Where it applies

  • debating religion
  • promoting critical thinking
  • discussing education

Putting it to work

  • encourage questioning
  • critique religious dogma
  • promote education

Questions to consider

  • Does faith stop inquiry?
  • What is the role of understanding?

Another view

It presents a biased view of how religion affects individual seekers.

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