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Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people who need strength in numbers. It tells people to go out
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"Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people who need strength in numbers. It tells people to go out and stick their noses in other people's business"

- Jesse Ventura

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In this quote, Jesse Ventura expresses his contempt for organized faith, which he thinks to be an incorrect facade that offers a false sense of strength and function to people who are not strong enough to base on their own. He argues that religious organizations encourage their fans to disrupt the lives of others, thus promoting a culture of nosiness and intrusion. It highlights his view that people need to be empowered to rely on themselves rather than count on external sources of validation. In essence, Ventura highlights the significance of personal obligation and the downsides of depending on external crutches.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jesse Ventura somewhere between July 15, 1952 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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