Quote by Frances Farmer

I went to Sunday School and liked the stories about Christ and the Christmas star. They were beautiful. They made you warm and happy to think about. But I didn't believe them.

I went to Sunday School and liked the stories about Christ a

Summary

This quote represents the experience of someone who had an appreciation for the religious stories and imagery, but lacked belief in their truthfulness. The individual enjoyed the beauty and warmth these stories brought, but maintained a sense of skepticism or disbelief towards their authenticity. It highlights the divergent experiences of finding emotional comfort and enjoyment in religious narratives without subscribing to their literal interpretation or accepting them as absolute truth.

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By Frances Farmer

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