Quote by Peter Ustinov

There is no question but that if Jesus Christ, or a great prophet from another religion, were to come back today, he would find it virtually impossible to convince anyone of his credentials despite the fact that the vast evangelical machine on American television is predicated on His imminent return among us sinners.

There is no question but that if Jesus Christ, or a great pr

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This quote suggests that even if a revered religious figure like Jesus or a prophet were to return in contemporary times, their credibility would be questioned. Despite the widespread presence of evangelical programming focused on their expected return, society has become skeptical and unlikely to fully believe their credentials. The quote reflects on the discrepancy between the religious beliefs professed by some and the actual reception and acceptance that such figures would face in today's world.

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