Quote by Noam Chomsky

The people who were honored in the Bible were the false prophets. It was the ones we call the prophets who were jailed and driven into the desert, and so on.

The people who were honored in the Bible were the false prop

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This quote suggests that the individuals who were revered and respected in the Bible were actually the false prophets, while those who were considered genuine prophets were often persecuted and marginalized. It implies that society's recognition and validation may not always align with true righteousness and spirituality. This perspective challenges the traditional notion of honoring and celebrating individuals based on societal norms and calls for a reevaluation of who deserves admiration and respect.

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