Quote by Ken Kesey

The Grateful Dead are our religion. This is a religion that doesn't pay homage to the God that all the other religions pay homage to.

The Grateful Dead are our religion. This is a religion that

Summary

This quote suggests that for the speaker, the band Grateful Dead holds a significant religious-like status in their life. It implies that Grateful Dead's music and ideology have a profound impact, serving as a spiritual guide or a belief system. The comparison made to traditional religions highlights that their devotion is not aimed at a conventional deity but rather focuses on the band's transformative and influential presence.

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Religion

By Ken Kesey

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