"Finding that no religion is based on facts and cannot be true, I began to reflect what must be the condition of mankind trained from infancy to believe in error"
- Robert Owen
About this Quote
This quote by Robert Owen talks to the power of religious beliefs and how it can shape our beliefs and worths from a young age. He recommends that given that no religious beliefs is based upon realities, it can not be true. This leads him to assess the ramifications of individuals being taught to think in something that is not real. He is likely describing the concept that people can be misled and controlled by spiritual teachings, which this can have a lasting effect on their lives. He is also most likely suggesting that individuals must be motivated to think seriously and question their beliefs, instead of merely accepting what they are taught. Ultimately, Owen is emphasizing the value of education and critical thinking in order to avoid being misled by incorrect beliefs.
This quote is written / told by Robert Owen between May 14, 1771 and November 17, 1858. He/she was a famous Writer from Welsh.
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