Quote by Christopher Hitchens

To 'choose' dogma and faith over doubt and experience is to throw out the ripening vintage and to reach greedily for the Kool-Aid.

To 'choose' dogma and faith over doubt and experience is to

Summary

This quote emphasizes the dangers of blindly adhering to dogma and faith without considering doubt or personal experiences. It compares this blind adherence to discarding the valuable process of critical thinking and personal growth. By choosing dogma over doubt, one is symbolically rejecting the richness of life's experiences in favor of a simplistic and unquestioning acceptance of beliefs, likened to the act of eagerly drinking sacrificial Kool-Aid. Overall, the quote warns against the dangers of mindlessly following dogma and highlights the importance of maintaining a curious and open mindset.

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Experience Religion Faith Atheism Doubt Dogma Kool Aid Scepticism

By Christopher Hitchens

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