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Agent Brendel: These are the descendants of our Lord. I…

“Agent Brendel: These are the descendants of our Lord. I myself have seen the documents that prove it. We have protected them and their predecessors for nineteen centuries, and whatever their appearance now, we believe - we know - their child will be the next messiah. Starr: He's shitting in his…” quote by Garth Ennis
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““Agent Brendel: These are the descendants of our Lord. I myself have seen the documents that prove it. We have protected them and their predecessors for nineteen centuries, and whatever their appearance now, we believe - we know - their child will be the next messiah. Starr: He's shitting in his hand, Brendel. The brother hurls his feces at, and hits Agent Brendel in the face Agent Brendel: Have faith, Herr Starr.””

Garth Ennis

About This Quote

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

A character claims a lineage of divine significance and urges belief despite absurd circumstances.

In simple terms: Belief in a supposed messiah despite ridiculous evidence.

Key Takeaway

Question faith even when evidence is absurd.

Themes

faith myth absurdity authority belief

Mood

sarcastic critical darkly humorous

Type

satirical dialogue comic strip

When to use this quote

  • religious cults
  • political propaganda
  • personal crises
  • media manipulation

Key Concepts

Messianic prophecy cognitive dissonance satire

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes people follow absurd leaders?
  • How does humor expose dangerous beliefs?
A Different Perspective

The claim may be a manipulation rather than truth.

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