Quote by Christopher Hitchens

How dismal it is to see present day Americans yearning for the very orthodoxy that their country was founded to escape.

How dismal it is to see present day Americans yearning for t

Summary

This quote highlights the irony of present-day Americans longing for the orthodoxy that their country was initially built to oppose and break free from. It reflects a sense of despondency toward this desire for conformity, suggesting that by embracing orthodoxy, Americans are negating the principles on which their nation was established. It invites contemplation on the evolving values and beliefs within society, urging a critical reflection on the potential consequences of forsaking the pursuit of freedom and individualism that defined the American founding.

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Religion Atheism Fundamentalism United States Secularism Separation Of Church And State United States Constitution

By Christopher Hitchens

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