Quote by Bertrand Russell

By religion I mean a set of beliefs held as dogmas, dominating the conduct of life, going beyond or contrary to evidence, and inculcated by methods which are emotional or authoritarian, not intellectual


By religion I mean a set of beliefs held as dogmas, dominati

Summary

In this quote, the author defines religion as a system of beliefs that are regarded as undebatable truths and have a significant influence on one's behavior. These beliefs are described as being impervious to evidence or reason and are often promoted through methods that primarily appeal to emotions or rely on authority rather than rational thinking. The quote suggests a criticism towards religious doctrines that are rigidly followed without critical examination or intellectual analysis.

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Religion
By Bertrand Russell
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