Quote by Steve Maraboli

Old religious dogma attempts to convince you that you are on a journey to God, then makes you pay tolls along that roadway.

Old religious dogma attempts to convince you that you are on

Summary

This quote suggests that established religious doctrines often manipulate individuals by making them believe that they are embarking on a spiritual journey towards divinity, but then imposes various fees or obligations on the followers throughout their path. It critiques the practice of using religion as a means to control and extract resources from people, highlighting the exploitative nature of some organized religious systems. The quote implies a skepticism towards traditional dogmas and encourages individuals to question these tolls imposed on their spiritual quest.

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God Religion Dogma Journey Pay Tools Roadway

By Steve Maraboli

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