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23. Yes, the demon Screwtape describes how many self-righteous self-described 'religious' persons serve Satan

Wed Oct 22, 2025, 08:22 AM

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"All said and done, my friends, it will be an ill day for us if what most humans mean be "Religion" ever vanishes from earth. It can still serve us the most delicious sins. Nowhere do we tempt so successfully as on the very steps of the alter."

Screwtape, page 15 of "Screwtape Proposes a Toast" by C. S. Lewis

Mikey, he's talking about you.

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Nicely put, Jojo! n/t lastlib Tuesday #1

Mic Drop! Chasstev365 Tuesday #2

Outstanding! MyOwnPeace Tuesday #3

Mikey Mouse ain't Moses.That's for damn sure. oasis Tuesday #4

"a malfunctioning sermon in human form" Ray Bruns Tuesday #5

Mike Johnson works for the Devil! MacKasey Tuesday #6

Pretty clear who Johnson's true lord and savior is. Paladin Tuesday #7

Question for you Bob_in_VA Tuesday #13

The first 546,932 times he proclaimed it in public. Paladin Tuesday #15

In C. S. Lewis's "The Screwtape Letters" soldierant Tuesday #20

Yes, the demon Screwtape describes how many self-righteous self-described 'religious' persons serve Satan dedl67 Wednesday #23

I recognized that that was from the toast - and yes, I agree. soldierant Thursday #24

You go, girl! Joinfortmill Tuesday #8

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"Moses Mike" JoseBalow Tuesday #11

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Well put. Will have to start following her. nt wiggs Tuesday #16

JoJo can f#cking write godsentme Tuesday #18

Damn, preach it! You hit that nail on the head! 1WorldHope Tuesday #19

Sheesh, you're good! calimary Wednesday #21

I know it. applegrove Wednesday #22