To me, at least, the greatest blasphemy in the world is not the denial of God’s existence, but the claim that we have a pipeline to Him, and that all other claimants are wrong. This assertion is what plunged the world into the bloodiest of wars in the past, and might well do so again if the zealots had their way.

Sydney J. Harris (1917-1986) Anglo-American columnist, journalist, author
“Strictly Personal” column (20 Jan 1985)

Reprinted in Clearing the Ground (1986)

 
Added on 30-Jun-21 | Last updated 30-Jun-21
Link to this post | No comments
Topics: , , , , ,
More quotes by Harris, Sydney J.

Thoughts? Comments? Corrections? Feedback?