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Admittedly, I do have several bones... whole war fields full of bones, in fact... to pick with organised religion of whatever stripe. This should be seen as a critique of purely temporal agencies who have, to my mind, erected more obstacles between whatever notion of spirituality and Godhead one subscribes to than they have opened doors. To me, the difference between Godhead and the Church is the difference between Elvis and Colonel Parker... although that conjures images of God dying on the toilet, which is not what I meant at all.

Alan Moore#5

ReligionCritiqueFaithInstitutionSpirituality

About this quote

What does it mean?
Moore critiques organized religion as an obstacle to true spirituality.
In plain terms
He thinks churches get in the way of a direct connection to God.
What can you take from it?
Institutions can distract from the core of belief.

Where it applies

  • religious practice
  • personal faith
  • criticism

Putting it to work

  • distinguish institution from faith
  • seek personal spirituality

Questions to consider

  • How does structure affect faith?
  • What is true spirituality?

Another view

It may alienate those who find value in community.

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