Can someone explain what this quote means?
"One man's religion is another man's belly laugh." by Robert A. Heinlein.
Thanks
2006-10-16 13:18:25 · 14 answers · asked by guru 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
this question has been verified thousands of times here on y/a.
one person affirms his faith, and another laughs at it.
it is only to see who laughs last in the end.
2006-10-16 13:25:18 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The word "pen" might be seen as an allegory for the will of the person or people. Real change only really occurs with the will to do so. You can force a person or nation to change (sword), but in the end, all that is brought about is resentment, and second they get a chance to, people change back. Look at the Polish people. Look at how many times Poland was invaded through the centuries: the Russians, the Germans. And yet they remained Polish. They maintained their ideals. The idea never died. And when the media broadcast the Solidarity movement, everyone rallied for their cause. This is but one example; I doubt this page would be large enough to show you them all. The pen really IS mightier than the sword.
2016-03-28 12:19:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What it says...What is important to one person, is a joke to someone else.
It's all point of view, reality tunnels. So, to an Atheist, religion is a joke, to a Chistian, Atheism is a joke, and so is Islam. Islam thinks everyone is full of it, and so on and so on and so on.
I find most of the stuff posted here really amusing, everyone arguing over who has the bigger God...and the Atheists, who are too poor to even afford one God.
I think this whole places proves my point, Chaos rules over all!
Hail Eris! All Hail Discordia!
My Goddess is on one hand, just a cosmic symbol of Chaos, and at the same time, a real, living breathing woman, who looks great in lingerie.
Bob Saves! Pull the wool over your own eyes!
2006-10-16 13:27:32 · answer #3 · answered by Hatir Ba Loon 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Everything that man thinks is his own creation. Each persons sacred thoughts are not sacred for the above reason. If you hold something dear, accept you may be the only one, and that everyone else may find it extremely funny. To have a good sense of humor about your self is the beginning of wisdom.
2006-10-16 13:27:44 · answer #4 · answered by michaelsan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All it means is that every religion claims that some really preposterous things are true. You have no trouble recognizing the ludicrousness of various other religions, so don't be surprised if others recognize the ludicrousness of your cherished beliefs. :-)
2006-10-16 13:25:32 · answer #5 · answered by Bramblyspam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know who Heiniein is, you probably already know what the quote means!! I guess it means, that what one person finds important; there is someone else who thinks it is ridiculous!
2006-10-16 13:23:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just another God-hater making insulting statements toward religion, God, and believers. It sure as heck isnt the 1st and wont be the last.
2006-10-16 13:34:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it just means that not everybody believes in the same thing. Even people with the same doctorine dont believe the exact same thing as one another.
2006-10-16 13:23:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL!! Sounds like Heinlein might have been a regular on the R&S boards...
2006-10-16 13:29:41 · answer #9 · answered by Ana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heinlein was an atheist who found religion ridiculous.
2006-10-16 13:19:37 · answer #10 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋