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I count religion but a childish toy, and hold there is no sin but ignorance
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"I count religion but a childish toy, and hold there is no sin but ignorance"

- Christopher Marlowe

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Christopher Marlowe's quote suggests that he does not rely on religion, viewing it as a "childish plaything". He implies that the only wrong is ignorance, recommending that if one is oblivious of the effects of their actions, after that they can not be held responsible for them. This suggests that Marlowe thinks that understanding is the vital to principles, and that if one recognizes the consequences of their actions, after that they should be held responsible for them. This quote additionally recommends that Marlowe thinks that faith is not needed for morality, and that morality can be accomplished through understanding as well as understanding. This quote is a representation of Marlowe's sights on religion and also morality, and also suggests that he thinks that knowledge is the vital to morality, which religious beliefs is not essential for morality.

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Christopher Marlowe This quote is written / told by Christopher Marlowe between February 26, 1564 and May 30, 1593. He was a famous Dramatist from England. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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