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Comedian on Guilt and Religion

The comedian Cathy Ladman expresses a view that's becoming more and more common: "All religions are the same: religion is basically guilt with different holidays."

Possible Preaching Angles: (1) Justification by faith—Cathy Ladman is on to something with this quote—many religions do seem to spread a message of guilt, not grace. (2) Christ, uniqueness of—Cathy Ladman may have a point, but it highlights the uniqueness of Christ who came to offer forgiveness from our guilt.

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