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"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."

— Louis L'Amour

A small carved wooden pew stands against a blue-gray background, with a slender spent match resting across its top.
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The speaker separates respect for religion from criticism of people who mainly oppose things. The complaint is about having little to support or build on. The line asks for positive beliefs as well as objections.

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