“Some people have just enough religion to make them uncomfortable,” said John Wesley.
— Rome
Also attributed to: John Wesley
John Wesley observes that some people have just enough religion to make them uncomfortable, but not enough to change their lives. It is a wry comment on half-hearted faith.
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