Quote by Mark Twain

Ours is a terrible religion. The fleets of the world could swim in spacious comfort in the innocent blood it has spilt.

Ours is a terrible religion. The fleets of the world could s

Summary

This quote suggests that the religion being referred to is responsible for immense violence and bloodshed. The use of the word "terrible" conveys a sense of horror and moral outrage, implying that followers of this religion have caused great harm through their actions. The mention of fleets being able to "swim in spacious comfort" in the blood hints at the substantial scale of violence associated with this belief system. It portrays the religion as being stained with the guilt of innocents who have suffered due to its followers' actions.

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