Quote by Jonathan Swift, essay Thoughts o

We have just enough religion to make us hate, but not enough to make us love one another.http://www.readbookonline.net/books/Swift/136/

We have just enough religion to make us hate, but not enough

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This quote suggests that while people may have an inherent sense of religious beliefs, it is often used as a tool for division and hatred rather than promoting love and unity. It implies that many individuals use religion as a means to justify their animosity towards others, rather than using it as a foundation for compassion and understanding. In essence, the quote highlights the contrast between the potential power of religion to encourage love and the reality of how it is often misinterpreted or misused.

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