Quote by Bernice Johnson Reagon

Well, the first time I ran into the term religion, people were asking whether you had any. You know, some people had religion and some people didn't have religion.

Well, the first time I ran into the term religion, people we

Summary

This quote highlights the initial encounter with the concept of religion. The speaker recalls a time when people were categorized based on their religious beliefs or lack thereof. Some individuals were seen as having a religion, while others were seen as not having one. The quote hints at the social significance placed on religious affiliation during this encounter, emphasizing the idea of religious identity and the divisions it can create among people.

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Religion

By Bernice Johnson Reagon

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