Quote by Thomas Szasz

If you talk to God, you are praying If God talks to you, you have schizophrenia.

If you talk to God, you are praying If God talks to you, you

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This quote is a humorous play on the concept of prayer and mental illness. It suggests that when a person talks to God, it is considered a peaceful act of prayer. However, if someone claims that God is talking to them, it is seen as a symptom of schizophrenia, a serious mental disorder characterized by hallucinations and delusions. The quote highlights the difference in perception and societal norms between religious practices and mental health conditions, employing irony to bring attention to the contrasting perspectives.

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