Quote by Christopher Hitchens

Sarah Palin appears to have no testable core conviction except the belief (which none of her defenders denies that she holds, or at least has held and not yet repudiated) that the end of days and the Second Coming will occur in her lifetime. This completes the already strong case for allowing her to pass the rest of her natural life span as a private citizen.

Sarah Palin appears to have no testable core conviction exce

Summary

The quote suggests that Sarah Palin lacks any solid and verifiable personal beliefs, except for her unwavering conviction in the imminent arrival of the apocalypse and the Second Coming of Christ within her lifetime. The statement argues that this reasoning alone is enough to support allowing Palin to continue her life away from the public eye, as she holds views that might not align with rational decision-making or demonstrate the suitability for a public role.

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Politics Atheism Christianity End Time Fundamentalism Sarah Palin Second Coming Of Christ United States

By Christopher Hitchens

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