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“I guess, your Excellency, that I too should start off by kissing some god's arse. Wich god's arse, though? There are so many choices. See the Muslims have one god. The Christians have three gods. And we Hindus have 36.000.000 gods. Making a grand total of 36.000.004 divine arses for me to choose…” quote by Aravind Adiga
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““I guess, your Excellency, that I too should start off by kissing some god's arse. Wich god's arse, though? There are so many choices. See the Muslims have one god. The Christians have three gods. And we Hindus have 36.000.000 gods. Making a grand total of 36.000.004 divine arses for me to choose from””

Aravind Adiga

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker satirically critiques religious pluralism, highlighting the absurdity of choosing a deity among countless options.

In simple terms: Choosing a god is absurd when there are many.

Key Takeaway

Question the basis of religious authority.

Themes

religion pluralism satire identity choice

Mood

ironic critical thought‑provoking

Type

satirical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • interfaith dialogue
  • personal belief formation
  • political satire
  • academic discussion

Key Concepts

theism cultural relativism absurdism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives people to favor one belief over another?
  • How does satire expose contradictions in faith?
A Different Perspective

Religious choice can be manipulated for power or personal gain.

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