Religion is the opium of the poor

Ernest Hemingway
Religion is the opium of the poor
Religion is the opium of the poor
Religion is the opium of the poor
Religion is the opium of the poor
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Religion is the opium of the poor. Religion is used as a way to soothe and quiet our minds and provide us with a false sense of security. It’s one of our most powerful tools for escaping reality. But what happens when reality doesn’t work out how we thought it would? Religion can help us cope with these situations, but it’s at best a temporary solution. As time goes on, this drug wears off, leaving us caught up in the cycle of life where we are never satisfied.

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