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What does it mean?
It claims a well-developed sense of humor outperforms religious systems.
In plain terms
Humor is better than any religion.
What can you take from it?
Humor can fulfill roles religion often plays.

Where it applies

  • philosophical debate
  • daily life
  • conflict resolution

Putting it to work

  • cultivate humor
  • value perspective

Questions to consider

  • Can humor replace faith?
  • What guides your life?

Another view

This ignores the community and spiritual benefits of religion.

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