Quote by Christopher Hitchens

I don't think Romney is wacky at all, but religion makes intelligent people say and do wacky things, believe and affirm crazy things. Left on his own, Romney would never have said something like the Garden Of Eden was in Missouri, and will be again.


I don't think Romney is wacky at all, but religion makes int

Summary

This quote suggests that religion can sometimes cause intelligent individuals to express and engage in peculiar or uncharacteristic behavior. The statement highlights the belief that Mitt Romney, a notable political figure, might not inherently possess eccentric qualities but may feel compelled to hold and express unconventional religious beliefs. The specific reference made to Romney's statement about the Garden of Eden being in Missouri illustrates how religious doctrines can lead individuals to believe and affirm concepts that may be considered strange or irrational by others.

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Religion
By Christopher Hitchens
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