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Single Idea 14828

[from 'Human, All Too Human' by Friedrich Nietzsche, in 29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 1. Religious Commitment / a. Religious Belief ]

Full Idea

People who think their daily lives too empty and monotonous easily become religious: this is understandable and forgivable; however, they have no right to demand religiosity from those whose daily life does not pass in emptiness and monotony.

Gist of Idea

Religion is tempting if your life is boring, but you can't therefore impose it on the busy people

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (Human, All Too Human [1878], 115)

Book Reference

Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'Human, All Too Human', ed/tr. Faber,Marion [Penguin 1994], p.86


A Reaction

Well wicked, that Nietzsche. Richard Dawkins and the hated new atheists are a right bunch of wimps in comparison.