"The Grateful Dead are our religion. This is a religion that doesn't pay homage to the God that all the other religions pay homage to"
- Ken Kesey
About this Quote
This quote by Ken Kesey talks to the power of music and how it can be a type of faith for some. The Grateful Dead are a band that has been around for decades and has a dedicated fan base. Kesey is saying that for some, the Grateful Dead is their religious beliefs, and it is a faith that does not pay homage to the same God that other faiths do. This speaks to the idea that music can be a kind of spirituality and can be a source of comfort and solace for some. It also speaks to the concept that religious beliefs is not limited to one particular God or set of beliefs, however can be whatever an individual discovers meaningful. Music can be a powerful force in individuals's lives and can be a source of strength and connection.
This quote is written / told by Ken Kesey between September 17, 1935 and November 10, 2001. He was a famous Author from USA.
The author also have 34 other quotes.
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