Quote by Don Van Vliet

But I have been in some very beautiful churches, then I've looked outside and seen people starving to death.

But I have been in some very beautiful churches, then I've l

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This quote highlights the stark contrast between the opulence and beauty found within churches and the harsh reality of poverty and starvation outside. It suggests a critique of religious institutions and the disconnect between the lavishness within these spaces and the urgent need for assistance and support in the world. The quote questions the purpose and effectiveness of emphasizing aesthetics and material wealth within religious settings when there is significant suffering and inequality in the world.

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