Feeling that morality has nothing to do with the way you use the resources of the world is an idea that can't persist much longer. If it does, then we won't.
Barbara KingsolverRead
Any attempt at understanding humanity must include an explanation of the hold that supernatural belief continues to have on most of the human race.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Understanding humanity involves recognizing the influence of supernatural beliefs on people's lives.
Victor J. Stenger emphasizes that to truly comprehend human nature and society, one must take into account the significant impact that supernatural beliefs and concepts have on the majority of people. These beliefs shape cultures, values, and interactions, and thus constitute a critical component in understanding the complexities of human behavior and thought.
Themes
HumanitySupernatural BeliefsUnderstandingInfluenceSociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about cultural anthropology, this quote can illustrate the importance of belief systems.
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