Quote by Christopher Hitchens

A lot of people, because of my contempt for the false consolations of religion, think of me as a symbolic public opponent of that in extremis. And sometimes that makes me feel a bit alarmed, to be the repository of other people's hope.

A lot of people, because of my contempt for the false consol

Summary

The speaker acknowledges that many perceive them as a symbolic adversary of religion due to their outspoken disdain for its alleged false comforts. However, this perception becomes a source of concern for the speaker, who feels uneasy being held responsible for others' reliance on them as a symbol of hope in opposition to religion.

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By Christopher Hitchens

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