Quote by Luke Ford

I decided to take God and organized religion seriously, and to reject the secular life which in my teens had looked attractive because it allowed me to act in any way that I wanted.

I decided to take God and organized religion seriously, and

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's personal decision to prioritize their faith and embrace a religious lifestyle. In their teenage years, they were enticed by a secular life that offered the freedom to act as they pleased. However, the speaker eventually chose to take God and organized religion seriously, suggesting a conscious shift towards a more devout and morally guided path. This decision likely stems from a desire for a meaningful and purposeful existence, guided by religious principles rather than indulgence or self-gratification.

By Luke Ford

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