--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: This is what I say to the most…" description: "\"This is what I say to the most conservative person that's so terrified of gay marriage becoming legal. Just because the state says it's legal, it's not..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/430/daniel-tosh-1624_becoming_this-is-what-i-say-to-the-most-conservat_2884374.png" --- # This is what I say to the most conservative person that's… ![“This is what I say to the most conservative person that's so terrified of gay marriage becoming legal. Just because the state says it's legal, it's not like God's going to let them into Heaven. So you can still sleep sound every night knowing that goal line defense is up at the pearly gates.” quote by Daniel Tosh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/430/daniel-tosh-1624_becoming_this-is-what-i-say-to-the-most-conservat_2884374.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/430/daniel-tosh-1624_becoming_this-is-what-i-say-to-the-most-conservat_2884374.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/430/daniel-tosh-1624_becoming_this-is-what-i-say-to-the-most-conservat_2884374.png) > “This is what I say to the most conservative person that's so terrified of gay marriage becoming legal. Just because the state says it's legal, it's not like God's going to let them into Heaven. So you can still sleep sound every night knowing that goal line defense is up at the pearly gates.” [Daniel Tosh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/daniel-tosh/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Legal acceptance of gay marriage doesn’t guarantee divine approval; personal conscience remains separate from state law. **In simple terms:** Legal rights differ from spiritual judgment. Key Takeaway Reflect on personal beliefs. Themes religion law marriage conscience faith Mood humorous provocative Type satirical philosophical When to use this quote - counseling - public discourse - faith communities Key Concepts theology civil rights personal morality Questions to Reflect On - How do you reconcile personal faith with legal rights? - What role should religion play in public policy? 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I just make fun of everything. ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/daniel-tosh/i-m-like-our-fearless-leader-jesus-where-do-i-get-my-inspiration-i/) [Daniel Tosh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/daniel-tosh/) > [I saw a guy wearing a "What Would Jesus Do?" bracelet and a Lance Armstrong bracelet, and he went up to this blind kid…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/daniel-tosh/i-saw-a-guy-wearing-a-what-would-jesus-do-bracelet-and-a-lance/) [Daniel Tosh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/daniel-tosh/) > [Here's what I tell people now when they come to my shows: 'First of all, thank you for stimulating the economy, or at least…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/daniel-tosh/here-s-what-i-tell-people-now-when-they-come-to-my-shows-first-of-all/) [Daniel Tosh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/daniel-tosh/) > [Doing a book signing tomorrow at Barnes & Noble. 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