Quote by Lily Tomlin

Why is it that when we talk to God we're said to be praying but when God talks to us we're schizophrenic?

Why is it that when we talk to God we're said to be praying

Summary

This quote questions the societal double standards surrounding the ideas of prayer and schizophrenia. It highlights the prevailing belief that when humans communicate with God, it is considered acceptable and normal (known as praying), while if God communicates back, it is often stigmatized as mental illness (referred to as being schizophrenic). The quote challenges this inconsistency by suggesting that perhaps both instances involve a form of communication and should be regarded without prejudice or judgment.

By Lily Tomlin

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