Quote by Cat Stevens

They have hijacked my religion.

They have hijacked my religion.

Summary

This quote suggests that someone feels that their religion has been taken over or manipulated by others for their own purposes. It implies that the individual believes that the true essence or values of their religion have been distorted or misrepresented by certain individuals or groups. This could be understood as a statement of frustration or disappointment about how something they hold sacred has been used in a way that doesn't align with their personal beliefs or understanding of their faith.

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Religion

By Cat Stevens

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