Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

As soon as a religion comes to dominate it has as its opponents all those who would have been its first disciples.

As soon as a religion comes to dominate it has as its oppone

Summary

This quote suggests that when a religion becomes the dominant belief system, it faces opposition from the very individuals who would have been its initial supporters or followers. It implies that as power and influence increase, dissent and criticism arise from those who may have originally been attracted to the religion's teachings but become disenchanted with its institutionalization and control. The quote highlights a paradoxical situation where the religion's rise to dominance elicits resistance from those who would have been its most devoted adherents.

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Religion Philosophy

By Friedrich Nietzsche

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