About This Quote
Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich. Religion can be a source of great comfort to many of us, especially when we are in pain and facing hardship. However, this quote tells us that religion can also be used to justify our actions against others. The poor may hurt the rich because they believe that God will punish the rich.
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