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Religion without humanity is very poor human stuff
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"Religion without humanity is very poor human stuff"

- Sojourner Truth

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This quote by Sojourner Truth talks to the importance of humankind in religious beliefs. She is suggesting that religious beliefs without humankind is not real faith. Religious beliefs ought to have to do with empathy, generosity, and understanding. It needs to be about helping others and being a force for great worldwide. Without these qualities, religious beliefs is absolutely nothing more than a hollow set of beliefs and rituals. It is not enough to simply believe in a greater power; one should also make every effort to be a better individual and to help those in requirement. Faith without humankind is not just bad, but it is likewise incomplete. It is only when we combine our faith with our humankind that we can genuinely make a distinction worldwide.

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Sojourner Truth This quote is written / told by Sojourner Truth between November 18, 1787 and November 26, 1883. She was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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