Quote by Graham Greene

Hatred seems to work on the same glands as love: it even produces the same actions. If we had not been taught how to interpret the story of the Passion, would we have been able to say from their actions alone whether it was the jealous Judas or the cowardly Peter who loved Christ?

Hatred seems to work on the same glands as love: it even pro

Summary

This quote suggests that hatred and love can have similar effects on our emotions and actions. It questions whether, without the guidance of religious teachings, we would be able to differentiate between the actions of a person motivated by envy (like Judas) and someone motivated by fear (like Peter), both of whom were involved with the crucifixion of Jesus. It highlights the idea that emotions can be complex and intertwined, making it difficult to distinguish between them solely based on observable actions.

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Love Hate Passion Christ

By Graham Greene

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