I have a great mind to believe in Christianity for the mere pleasure of fancying I may be damned.

George Gordon Byron
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The saying “I have a great mind to believe in Christianity for the mere pleasure of fancying I may be damned” is a satirical comment on the subject of religion. The speaker has a strong dislike for the Christian religion and is mocking Christianity for its absurdities and ridiculous ways. In his opinion, it would be foolish to believe in Christianity for the sake of being damned.

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