I want to examine that dangerous thing that's common to Judaism and Christianity as well: the process of non-thinking called faith.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker criticizes faith as a dangerous process of stopping critical thought shared by major religions.
- In plain terms
- Faith is dangerous because it stops you from thinking.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid accepting ideas without critical thinking.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What role does faith play in thinking?
- Is faith dangerous?
Another view
Faith can provide community and purpose for many without harm.
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