Quote by Lenny Bruce

If Jesus had been killed twenty years ago, Catholic school children would be wearing little electric chairs around their necks instead of crosses.

If Jesus had been killed twenty years ago, Catholic school c

Summary

This quote by American atheist and author Lenny Bruce reflects his satirical perspective on the symbolic representation of Christianity. Bruce suggests that if Jesus had been crucified more recently, the religious symbol commonly embraced would be the electric chair due to its current societal use for capital punishment. The quote humorously challenges the religious symbol of the cross, highlighting the influence of contemporary events on one's perspectives and beliefs. It serves to provoke thought about the way symbols can evolve and reflect the context in which they exist.

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