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You think that religion is a thing that is there to help you and to see you through life, and then you wake up one morni
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"You think that religion is a thing that is there to help you and to see you through life, and then you wake up one morning and find the entire Irish situation, the civil war that's based on religion"

- Midge Ure

About this Quote

This quote by Midge Ure speaks to the power of religious beliefs and how it can be utilized to divide individuals. It suggests that religion can be a source of comfort and assistance, but it can likewise be used to produce dispute and violence. The quote is describing the Irish Civil War, which was battled between two sides with various faiths. This war functions as a pointer of how faith can be utilized to develop department and bitterness between individuals. It also functions as an alerting to be careful when utilizing religion as a source of convenience and assistance, as it can be used to produce conflict and violence. Eventually, this quote functions as a tip that religion can be an effective force, and it must be used with care.

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Scotland Flag This quote is written / told by Midge Ure somewhere between October 10, 1953 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from Scotland. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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