I would never want to be a member of a group whose symbol was a man nailed to two pieces of wood.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Carlin states he would not join a group whose symbol is a man nailed to wood, critiquing religious symbolism.
- In plain terms
- He refuses to be in a group that uses a tortured man as its symbol.
- What can you take from it?
- Symbols can reflect values you do not support.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What should a group symbol represent?
- How do symbols affect identity?
Another view
The statement overlooks the spiritual meaning the symbol holds for believers.
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