Quote by Charles Caleb Colton

In religion as in politics it so happens that we have less charity for those who believe half our creed, than for those who deny the whole of it.

In religion as in politics it so happens that we have less c

Summary

This quote highlights a common tendency in both religion and politics. It suggests that individuals often display less kindness and tolerance towards those who only partially support their beliefs, compared to those who completely reject them. It implies that people find it more challenging to accept differing perspectives that challenge certain aspects of their own ideas, as opposed to those that completely oppose them. The quote underscores the inherent rigidity and intolerance that can arise from deeply held beliefs, even when it comes to partial disagreement.

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By Charles Caleb Colton

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