Quote by Reinhold Niebuhr

The tendency to claim God as an ally for our partisan value and ends is the source of all religious fanaticism.

The tendency to claim God as an ally for our partisan value

Summary

This quote suggests that when individuals or groups unfairly associate God or their religious beliefs with their own personal or political agendas, it leads to the rise of religious fanaticism. It warns against the tendency to use religion as a tool to support partisan values and goals, highlighting how this can fuel extremism and fanaticism. The quote emphasizes the dangers of misusing religious beliefs to promote one's own interests, leading to divisive and fanatical behavior in the name of God.

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By Reinhold Niebuhr

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