"It was during my time at secondary school that I abandoned religion"
- Paul Nurse
About this Quote
Paul Nurse's quote shows his individual journey of self-discovery and also his choice to abandon faith during his time at senior high school. This suggests that he was exposed to religious teachings during his formative years, yet as he developed as well as established his very own beliefs, he chose to move away from the faith he was increased with. This can be due to a range of reasons, such as an absence of personal connection to the religious beliefs, or a disagreement with its mentors. It can also be that he was revealed to different beliefs and ideologies during his time at high school, which led him to question his own belief and also ultimately decide to desert it. Whatever the reason, it is clear that Paul Nurse's time at secondary school was a zero hour in his life, and also it was throughout this period that he made the decision to move far from religious beliefs.
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