Quote by Bertrand Russell

The whole conception of God is a conception derived from the ancient Oriental despotisms.

The whole conception of God is a conception derived from the

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of God is rooted in ancient Oriental despotisms, meaning that the notion of a higher power governing and controlling all aspects of life mirrors the authority and dominance exercised by ancient rulers in the Orient. It implies that the idea of God as a supreme being with ultimate power and control over humanity is a product of authoritarian regimes, reflecting a historical tendency to project and uphold the power dynamics of human societies onto a divine entity.

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By Bertrand Russell

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