"A necessary consequent of religious belief is the attaching ideas of merit to that belief, and of demerit to its absence"
- Francis Wright
About this Quote
This quote by Francis Wright suggests that faith is not just a matter of faith, however likewise of morality. He indicates that those who have religions are viewed as having more merit than those who do not. This idea of benefit is a necessary effect of religion, as it encourages people to stick to their faith and to be rewarded for doing so. It likewise implies that those who do not have religions are viewed as having less benefit, and may be judged for their lack of faith. This quote suggests that religion is not just a matter of faith, however likewise of morality which those who have religions are seen as having more merit than those who do not.
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