Quote by Conor Oberst

The Bible's blind. The Torah's deaf. The Qu'ran is mute. If you burned them all together you'd get close to the truth

The Bible's blind. The Torah's deaf. The Qu'ran is mute. If

Summary

This quote implies that religious texts like the Bible, Torah, and Qu'ran, though revered by many, do not provide a complete or accurate understanding of the truth. It suggests that these texts are limited in their ability to convey the full essence of spirituality or divine wisdom. The phrase "burned them all together" symbolizes discarding rigid dogmas and embracing a more open-minded approach to uncovering the truth that may lie beyond the boundaries of any one religious doctrine.

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By Conor Oberst

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