Quote by Karen Armstrong

After I left the convent, for 15 years I was worn out with religion, I wanted nothing whatever to do with it. I felt disgusted with it. If I saw someone reading a religious book on a train, I'd think, how awful.

After I left the convent, for 15 years I was worn out with r

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's strong aversion and disillusionment towards religion. Having spent time in a convent, the individual became exhausted by religious practices and eventually distanced themselves from it entirely. The mention of seeing someone reading a religious book on a train showcases their disdain, emphasizing the extent of their repulsion towards religion during that period of their life.

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By Karen Armstrong

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