"Too long has the public mind considered religion to be synonymous with priestcraft"
- Benjamin Whorf
About this Quote
This quote by Benjamin Whorf is a criticism of the way religious beliefs has been utilized by religious leaders to control and control the general public. He is recommending that faith must not be viewed as a tool of control, however rather as a source of spiritual guidance and knowledge. He thinks that religious beliefs must be viewed as a way to bring people together, rather than a method to divide them. He is likewise suggesting that spiritual leaders must not be viewed as the sole authority on religious matters, however rather as guides and facilitators of spiritual growth. He is encouraging individuals to think for themselves and to explore their own spiritual paths. He is advocating for a more open and inclusive approach to religion, one that is not based upon control and control.
This quote is written / told by Benjamin Whorf between April 24, 1897 and July 26, 1941. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA.
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"We must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the sense and to the extent that we respect his theory that his wife is beautiful and his children smart"
