In fact men will fight for a superstition quite as quickly as for a living truth - often more so, since a superstition is so intangible you cannot get at it to refute it, but truth is a point of view, and so is changeable.
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All formal dogmatic religions are fallacious and must never be accepted by self-respecting persons as final.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote critiques formal religions as flawed and suggests that self-respecting individuals should question them.
Hypatia's quote encourages critical thinking about established religious doctrines, arguing that they should not be accepted blindly. The statement reflects a philosophy that values personal integrity and rational thought over acceptance of dogma, urging individuals to think for themselves rather than adhere to potentially fallacious beliefs.
Themes
ReligionDogmaPhilosophyIntellectSelf-Respect
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion on religious tolerance and the importance of critical thinking.
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