Anti-intellectualism remains strongly entrenched in many parts of the church, but it is grounded in fear, not in faith. (p. 19)

Robin R. Meyers
Anti-intellectualism remains strongly entrenched in many parts of the church,...
Anti-intellectualism remains strongly entrenched in many parts of the church,...
Anti-intellectualism remains strongly entrenched in many parts of the church,...
Anti-intellectualism remains strongly entrenched in many parts of the church,...
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In this quote, Christopher Hitchens is arguing that Christians have been brainwashed by their beliefs and have been taught to fear the outside world. He states that fear is so deeply rooted in Christians that they have a hard time seeing a bright side to a situation or a new idea. They are trapped in their ignorance and ignorance is a dangerous place to be.

Source: Saving Jesus From The Church: How To Stop Worshiping Christ And Start Following Jesus

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