Quote by Norman Douglas

He talks about the Scylla of Atheism and the Charybdis of Christianity -- a state of mind which, by the way, is not conducive to bold navigation.

He talks about the Scylla of Atheism and the Charybdis of Ch

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This quote implies that there is a dilemma or difficult choice between atheism and Christianity. The Scylla represents atheism, while the Charybdis represents Christianity. Both options are described as problematic and potentially hindering one's ability to navigate confidently through life. The quote suggests that neither belief system promotes boldness or decisive action, possibly highlighting the challenges and uncertainties that can arise when questioning religious or non-religious beliefs.

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