I will follow my logic, no matter where it goes, after it has consulted with my heart. If you ever come to a conclusion without calling the heart in, you will come to a bad conclusion.
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The religion that has to be supported by law is without value, not only, but a fraud and a curse. The religious argument that has to be supported by a musket is hardly worth making.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True faith should stand on its own merits without coercion or legal pressure.
In this quote, Robert Green Ingersoll emphasizes the idea that genuine belief should not rely on legal enforcement or physical force. He suggests that if a religion requires the backing of laws or violence to maintain its followers, it lacks authenticity and moral worth. This reflects a broader commentary on the nature of faith and its intrinsic value, independent of external pressures or societal norms.
Themes
FaithCoercionLawReligionMorality
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion on religious freedom and the importance of genuine belief.
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