"Only a couple of times have I ever been to church and felt enlightened by it"
- Lynn Johnston
About this Quote
In this quote, Lynn Johnston reflects on her experiences with attending church. She mentions that out of the few times she has actually gone to church, there were just a number of instances where she felt informed by the experience. This recommends that for the most part, her check outs to church did not leave an enduring impact on her. However, the times where she did feel informed were significant enough for her to remember. This might suggest that while she may not be a routine church-goer, she still values the minutes where she was able to discover knowledge and meaning within the walls of a church.
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