Quote by Lance Armstrong

At the end of the day, if there was indeed some Body or presence standing there to judge me, I hoped I would be judged on whether I had lived a true life, not on whether I believed in a certain book, or whether I'd been baptized. If there was indeed a God at the end of my days, I hoped he didn't say, But you were never a Christian, so you're going the other way from heaven. If so, I was going to reply, You know what? You're right. Fine.

At the end of the day, if there was indeed some Body or pres

Summary

This quote reflects the narrator's desire to be judged on their authenticity and the way they have lived their life rather than conforming to specific religious beliefs or practices. The individual hopes that their actions and character would be the core criteria for judgment, rather than adherence to a particular faith. They express their willingness to accept any consequences from a higher power if it means staying true to themselves, even if it means not being accepted into heaven.

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By Lance Armstrong

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