Blasphemy is an epithet bestowed by superstition upon common sense.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Blasphemy is simply a label used by superstitious people to attack common sense. What is called blasphemy is often just practical reasoning.
- In plain terms
- Blasphemy is just common sense to those who believe superstitions.
- What can you take from it?
- Superstition often attacks common sense as blasphemy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is blasphemy ever justified?
- Does common sense always rule?
Another view
Some argue that sacred ideas deserve protection beyond common sense.
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