Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

People don't come to church for preachments, of course, but to daydream about God.

People don't come to church for preachments, of course, but

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This quote suggests that the primary reason people attend church is not necessarily to listen to sermons or religious teachings, but rather to engage in personal reflection and contemplation of their own ideas about God. It implies that individuals go to church with the intention of daydreaming and exploring their spiritual thoughts and connections to a higher power.

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