Quote by Robert G. Ingersoll

It is an old habit with theologians to beat the living with the bones of the dead.

It is an old habit with theologians to beat the living with

Summary

This quote highlights the tendency of theologians to rely heavily on the words and teachings of past religious figures and use them as a means to enforce their own beliefs or condemn those with differing perspectives. Rather than engaging in open-minded and constructive discourse, theologians often resort to using the ideas and authority of historical figures as a weapon against those they disagree with, thereby stifling intellectual growth and preventing the evolution of theological thought.

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Sin

By Robert G. Ingersoll

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