Aldous Huxley — "Churches, as we know them, are a sort of spiritual brothel where you pay to have…"
Churches, as we know them, are a sort of spiritual brothel where you pay to have your feelings titillated.
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This is a strong statement often attributed to him, reflecting his critical view of organized religion, but a precise primary source is elusive.
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