Arthur C. Clarke Quote on Religion, Fear, and Violence

„Religion is a by-product of fear. For much of human history it may have been a necessary evil, but why was it more evil than necessary? Isn’t killing people in the name of god a pretty good definition of insanity?“

Arthur C. ClarkeA critical quote by Arthur C. Clarke on the relationship between religion, fear, and violence in human history.
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Arthur C. Clarke was a British science fiction writer and physicist.

This quote critically reflects on the origin of religion from fear and questions violence in the name of God.


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Arthur C. Clarke quote about religion, fear, and violence

Sir Arthur Charles Clarke was a British science fiction writer and physicist. He also became widely known through the film “2001: A Space Odyssey,” whose screenplay he co-wrote with Stanley Kubrick. Clarke explored scientific and technological developments in novels, short stories, and articles.

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