“The problem with writing about religion is that you run the risk of offending sincerely religious people, and then they come after you with machetes.” – Dave Barry
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"The problem with writing about religion is that you run the risk of offending sincerely religious people, and then they come after you with machetes." – Dave Barry
"The problem with writing about religion is that you run the risk of offending sincerely religious people, and then they come after you with machetes." – Dave Barry
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