Robert G. Ingersoll Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"Heresy is what the minority believe;
it is the name given by the powerful
to the doctrines of the weak."

by:	Robert G. Ingersoll (1833-1899) American�lawyer, Civil War�veteran, political leader, orator�of�United States�during the�Golden Age of Free Thought, nicknamed "The Great Agnostic"
Source:	Heretics and Heresies
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Categories:	Heresy, Power, Religion
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Reader comments about this quote:

-- Anonymous, Reston, VA US
I'm not sure 'heresy' is necessarily directed at the weak. Its focus is more directed at a threatening doctrine as was with its original use in religion and now as a doctrinal commentary for all those who will not get in goose step with America's war lords and dole supporting border bashers. -- Mike, Norwalk
The 'heretics' do not call themselves that -- the name is given by those for whom the 'heresy' is a threat to their power. -- E Archer, NYC
By way of example: 'Inalienable Right(s)' is but one heresy threatening the contemporary power monger's (executive, legislative, judicial, liberal, conservative, etc.). -- Mike, Norwalk
On the other hand, sometimes the heretics are wrong and the heresy dangerous. Jim Jones comes to mind. Would you like a cup of Kool-Aid with your heresy? -- Ken, Allyn, WA