Quote by Malcolm Muggeridge

One of the peculiar sins of the twentieth century which we've developed to a very high level is the sin of credulity. It has been said that when human beings stop believing in God they believe in nothing. The truth is much worse: they believe in anything.

One of the peculiar sins of the twentieth century which we'v

Summary

This quote highlights the danger of blind faith in modern times, suggesting that the sin of credulity has become particularly prominent in the 20th century. It argues that as people have moved away from traditional religious beliefs, they tend to fill the void with unfounded beliefs in various ideas or ideologies. The quote implies that this widespread willingness to believe in anything without questioning or critical thinking is a significant issue, potentially leading to a lack of objective truth and understanding.

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By Malcolm Muggeridge

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