Upton Sinclair Quote on Fear and Religion

„The first thing brought forth by the study of any religion, ancient or modern, is that it is based upon Fear, born of it, fed by it — and that it cultivates the source from which its nourishment is derived.“

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James H. Barry was the editor of the weekly San Francisco Star and a sharp critic of the media monopolies of his time.

This quote addresses the role of fear as a fundamental component of religions from a historical and social perspective.


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Upton Sinclair quote about fear and religion

James H. Barry was the editor of the weekly San Francisco Star. He became known for his critical views on media monopolies and their influence on public opinion, as clearly expressed in his quote about the Associated Press.

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