I'm tied of hearing about temperance instead of abstinence, in order to please the cocktail crowd in church congregations.

Summary

This quote reflects the frustration of the speaker towards the manipulation of religious teachings to accommodate and appeal to a specific group of individuals within a church congregation. The speaker disapproves of the emphasis on temperance rather than complete abstinence from alcohol in order to cater to the preferences of the "cocktail crowd." The quote highlights the speaker's desire for a more uncompromising and steadfast approach to religious teachings, opposing the perceived dilution or bending of principles to satisfy particular groups.

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