Quote by Salman Rushdie

If I were asked for a one-sentence sound bite on religion, I would say I was against it.


If I were asked for a one-sentence sound bite on religion, I

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker strongly opposes religion and rejects its values or teachings. The individual's dismissal of religion implies a reluctance to participate in or support any religious beliefs, practices, or institutions.

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Religion
By Salman Rushdie
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