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Religion has actually convinced people : that there's an invisible man : living in the sky : who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of 10 things he does not want you to do! And if you do any of these 10 things, he has a special place, full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish, where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry, forever and ever, 'til the end of time! : But he loves you! : He loves you. He loves you and he needs money! He always needs money! He's all-powerful, all-perfect, all-knowing, all-wise, but somehow - just can't handle money!

George Carlin#30

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About this quote

What does it mean?
A satirical description of religious belief focusing on an invisible man needing money.
In plain terms
Religion is described as believing in an invisible man who demands money.
What can you take from it?
Religious beliefs are often framed as demands for obedience and money.

Where it applies

  • debate
  • skepticism

Putting it to work

  • critique dogma
  • question authority

Questions to consider

  • Why do people follow dogma?
  • Is this view fair?

Another view

It reduces all religious belief to a specific caricature.

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