Quote by Jimmy Buffett

Where's the church, who took the steeple, Religion's in the hands of some crazy ass people, Television preachers with bad hair and dimples, The God's honest truth is, it's not that simple

Where's the church, who took the steeple, Religion's in the

Summary

This quote critiques the state of organized religion, questioning its authenticity and the influence of certain individuals within it. It expresses dissatisfaction with the church's commercialization and manipulation by charismatic TV preachers. The quote suggests that religion, once a pillar of moral authority, has become complex and distorted, highlighting the difficulty in finding genuine spirituality amidst the chaos and hypocrisy of contemporary religious practices.

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By Jimmy Buffett

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