Quote by Malcolm Muggeridge, Down with Se

The orgasm has replaced the Cross as the focus of longing and the image of fulfillment.

The orgasm has replaced the Cross as the focus of longing an

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This quote suggests that in contemporary society, the pursuit of sexual pleasure, primarily manifested through orgasms, has taken over as the main objective and symbol of fulfillment, replacing traditional spiritual or religious notions represented by the Cross. It implies that the prioritization of physical pleasure has become a dominant aspect of modern life, superseding more transcendent aspirations, and underscores the shifting values and priorities in society.

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By Malcolm Muggeridge, Down with Se

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