"The whole religious complexion of the modern world is due to the absence from Jerusalem of a lunatic asylum"
- Thomas Paine
About this Quote
Thomas Paine's quote is a commentary on the function of faith in the modern world. He recommends that the lack of an asylum in Jerusalem has caused the prevalence of religions in the modern-day world. He implies that if there had actually been an asylum in Jerusalem, it would have offered a place for individuals to go to seek sanctuary from the irrationality of faiths. He suggests that the lack of such an asylum has actually allowed faiths to take hold and become a major part of the modern-day world. This quote is a pointer of the power of religious beliefs and how it can shape the beliefs and worths of a society. It likewise works as an alerting to be wary of the potential for religious beliefs to be used to manipulate and manage individuals.
This quote is written / told by Thomas Paine between January 29, 1737 and June 8, 1809. He was a famous Writer from England.
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