Quote by Tony Benn

A faith is something you die for, a doctrine is something you kill for. There is all the difference in the world.

A faith is something you die for, a doctrine is something yo

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This quote suggests that faith and doctrine are distinct concepts with contrasting implications. It implies that while faith is personally held and often cherished enough to at times sacrifice one's life for it, doctrine is more rigid and can be imposed upon others with force, leading to violent outcomes. Ultimately, the quote emphasizes the importance of understanding the dissimilarity between having personal beliefs worth dying for versus rigid doctrines that may justify killing others.

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