Quote by Maria Monk

Great dislike to the Bible was shown by those who conversed with me about it, and several have remarked to me, at different times, that if it were not for that book, Catholics would never be led to renounce their own faith.

Great dislike to the Bible was shown by those who conversed

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This quote states that many people expressed intense aversion towards the Bible in conversations with the speaker. These individuals believe that the Bible plays a significant role in leading Catholics to abandon their own beliefs. The implication is that the Bible serves as a catalyst for doubt and questioning, ultimately potentially causing people to renounce their Catholic faith.

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