![]() ![]() #4 Many religious moderates have taken the high road of pluralism, asserting the equal validity of all faiths, but they forget that each faith’s beliefs are inherently irredeemably sectarian. Many of us still believe that faith is an essential component of human life, and that there are good things that people get from religious faith that cannot be had elsewhere. #3 We have been slow to recognize the positive effects of religious faith. We cannot tolerate the possibility that certain ideas might lead to eternal happiness, because that would be intolerant of other faiths. Share 118 words 33 learners Learn words with Flashcards and other activities Other learning activities Practice Answer a few questions on each word. ![]() #2 The problem is that many of our most cherished beliefs about the world are leading us to kill one another. (United States of America) A selection of words I encountered while reading Sam Harriss 2005 PEN/Martha Albrand Award for Nonfiction winner. Your beliefs define your vision of the world, your behavior, and your emotional responses to other people. #1 A belief is a lever that, once pulled, moves almost everything else in a person’s life. Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sam Harris pummels readers with invidious images of destruction associated with religious belief. Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI Voice. The world saw the lethiferous power of religious belief. ![]()
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