"وقتی یک نفر از توهم رنج میبرد، آن را جنون مینامند. وقتی بسیاری از مردم از توهم رنج میبرند، آن را مذهب مینامند."
— Richard Dawkins
Simplified Meaning:
When a single person believes something that isn’t true or real, we often think they are mentally ill. But if a large group of people believes the same untrue thing, this belief can become organized and respected as a religion. For example, if someone alone believes they can speak to spirits, others might think they are crazy. However, if many people share this belief and create rituals around it, it can become a religious practice. This shows how the number of believers can change how a belief is perceived by society. It’s interesting because it makes us think about how societal norms and group beliefs shape what is considered acceptable or sane. This idea invites us to consider the power of collective belief and how it can influence our understanding of reality.
