By failing to live by the letter of the texts, while tolerating the irrationality of those who do, religious moderates betray faith and reason equally.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Moderates who ignore strict texts while accepting literalists undermine both faith and reason.
- In plain terms
- Moderate believers contradict themselves by ignoring rules but accepting literalists.
- What can you take from it?
- Ignoring strict rules while accepting them harms consistency.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is selective adherence valid?
- How should texts be followed?
Another view
Moderates often adapt texts to fit modern ethical standards.
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