Quote by Christopher Dawson

Moreover, behind this vague tendency to treat religion as a side issue in modern life, there exists a strong body of opinion that is actively hostile to Christianity and that regards the destruction of positive religion as absolutely necessary to the advance of modern culture.

Moreover, behind this vague tendency to treat religion as a

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This quote suggests that there is a tendency in modern society to view religion as unimportant or insignificant. However, it asserts that there is also a significant group of people who actively oppose Christianity and believe that removing religion entirely is crucial for the progress of modern culture. The quote implies that there is a conflict between those who view religion as peripheral and those who actively seek to eradicate it, emphasizing the sustained resistance faced by religion in contemporary times.

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