A row of red discs with white horizontal bars on a grey shelf, ending beside a sprout in a metal thimble.

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Walking Drum  ·  1984

Louis L'Amour

Who mentioned the Church? On the contrary, I have great respect for religion. My objection is to those who are against so many things and for so little.

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Our interpretation.

The speaker separates respect for religion from criticism of people chiefly defined by opposition. The objection concerns having many things to reject and few to support. That distinction makes the passage a challenge to habitual negativity, rather than a rejection of religious belief.

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