Quote by James Joyce

There is no heresy or no philosophy which is so abhorrent to the church as a human being.

There is no heresy or no philosophy which is so abhorrent to

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This quote suggests that the Church dislikes or condemns human individuality and free thinking more than any other form of religious or philosophical deviation. It implies that the Church finds the presence and independent thoughts of human beings to be disturbing or threatening to its established beliefs and authority. This quote may reflect a criticism of the Church's suppression of individuality and the fear it has towards anything that challenges its teachings or power.

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