Quote by H. L. Mencken

We must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the sense and to the extent that we respect his theory that his wife is beautiful and his children smart.

We must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the

Summary

This quote suggests that respecting someone's religion should be approached with skepticism and relativism. Just as a person may have biased opinions about their own family's qualities, others may have subjective beliefs about their religion. It calls for an attitude of acknowledging and accepting the subjective nature of religious beliefs, while also reminding us to not view them as absolute truths, but rather as personal perspectives deserving of respect.

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Religion Respect

By H. L. Mencken

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