Quote by George Orwell

One cannot really be a Catholic and grown up.

One cannot really be a Catholic and grown up.

Summary

This quote suggests that one cannot truly be a Catholic and fully mature or intellectually advanced at the same time. It implies that Catholicism requires a certain level of religious obedience or allegiance that may hinder individual growth, critical thinking, or questioning. The quote could be seen as commenting on the perceived tensions between religious dogma and personal autonomy or intellectual exploration.

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Religion

By George Orwell

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