Quote by Octavia Butler

Religion kept some of my relatives alive, because it was all they had. If they hadn't had some hope of heaven, some companionship in Jesus, they probably would have committed suicide, their lives were so hellish.

Religion kept some of my relatives alive, because it was all

Summary

This quote highlights the role of religion in providing solace and support for individuals facing extreme hardships. For some, faith acted as a lifeline, offering a sense of hope and purpose in an otherwise unbearable existence. The belief in an afterlife and the companionship offered by their religious figures prevented them from choosing suicide as an escape from their oppressive and tormenting realities. Religion, in this context, served as a source of refuge and allowed individuals to endure their bleak circumstances.

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By Octavia Butler

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