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Organized religion provides a model of the way all organizations, from the state down to the village garden club, end a
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"Organized religion provides a model of the way all organizations, from the state down to the village garden club, end a price in terms of a member's freedom of thought and action"

- Robert Shea

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This quote by Robert Shea recommends that organized religion is a version for how all companies, from the state to small clubs, can restrict the flexibility of their participants. By joining a company, participants should accept certain policies as well as guidelines that may limit their liberty of idea and action. This holds true for spiritual companies, as participants have to stick to certain ideas and techniques, however it is also real for other organizations. As an example, a member of a garden club may need to comply with certain regulations as well as guidelines in order to stay a member. Ultimately, this quote suggests that signing up with any kind of organization, including spiritual ones, can come with a price of liberty.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Robert Shea between April 17, 1909 and March 10, 1994. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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