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Theology asserts propositions that cannot be proven true; ideologues hold stoutly to a worldview despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality. When ideology and theology couple, their offspring are not always bad but they are always blind. And there is the danger: voters and politicians alike, oblivious to the facts.
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What this quote means
The quote discusses the pitfalls of blind adherence to unprovable beliefs in theology and ideology, leading to detachment from reality.
Bill Moyers emphasizes the dangers of unwavering belief systems in theology and ideology, suggesting that they can create a disconnect from facts and reality. When these two belief systems intertwine, their progeny, though not necessarily harmful, are often characterized by a lack of awareness and understanding of factual evidence, posing a threat to informed decision-making among both voters and politicians.
Themes
TheologyIdeologyBeliefRealityPoliticsDangerKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on the importance of critical thinking in politics, this quote could be used to highlight how ideology can impair judgment.
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