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Religious War has signified the greatest advance of the masses so far, for it proves that the masses have begun to treat concepts with respect.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Religious wars indicate that the masses are beginning to value and respect their beliefs.
In this quote, Nietzsche suggests that the existence of religious wars reflects a significant societal shift where the masses have started to take abstract concepts, such as faith and ideology, seriously. This marks a progression in human consciousness, as contrasting beliefs become a source of passion and motivation for collective action, thus leading to both conflict and a deeper engagement with philosophical ideas.
Themes
ReligionWarMassesConceptsRespect
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion about the impact of belief systems on social movements.
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