"Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction"
- Blaise Pascal
About this Quote
This quote by Blaise Pascal talks to the power of spiritual conviction in inspiring people to do evil. Pascal recommends that when individuals are driven by spiritual conviction, they are most likely to do evil with a sense of purpose and interest. This is because religious conviction can supply a sense of ethical validation for one's actions, enabling them to do wicked without feeling guilty or remorseful. Moreover, spiritual conviction can offer a sense of community and belonging, which can make it simpler to dedicate wicked acts without feeling isolated or alone. Eventually, Pascal's quote works as a caution versus the dangers of religious conviction, and how it can be utilized to control individuals into doing evil.
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