Quote by C.S. Lewis

Provided that any of those neighbours sing out of tune or have boots that squeak, or double chins, or odd clothes, the patient will quite easily believe that their religion must therefore be somehow ridiculous.

Provided that any of those neighbours sing out of tune or ha

Summary

This quote explores the tendency of individuals to judge others based on superficial or trivial aspects. It suggests that if someone perceives their neighbors as flawed or different in some mundane way, they may easily dismiss or judge their neighbors' religious beliefs as ridiculous. It highlights the human inclination to use trivial characteristics as a basis for forming judgments or stereotypes about others, rather than considering the substance or merits of their beliefs.

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