Like the Bible, devolution is basically an extended joke. One man's doughnut is another man's death.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote compares religious texts to human constructs that can be seen as absurd depending on perspective.
- In plain terms
- Religious or cultural stories can seem like jokes depending on how you see them.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware that meaning depends heavily on your viewpoint.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your perspective shape what you see as truth?
- Is all meaning relative?
Another view
It may be offensive to those who hold religious texts sacred.
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