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Faith Quote by Joyce Shaughnessy

“Drained of faith, I kneel and hail thee as my Lord, I ask not life, thou need not swerve the bullet, I ask but strength to ride the wave, and one more thing, teach me to hate” quote by Joyce Shaughnessy
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““Drained of faith, I kneel and hail thee as my Lord, I ask not life, thou need not swerve the bullet, I ask but strength to ride the wave, and one more thing, teach me to hate””

Joyce Shaughnessy

About This Quote

The speaker, having lost faith, seeks divine strength and even hatred, reflecting desperation and complex spirituality.

In simple terms: Lost faith leads to a plea for strength and hatred.

Key Takeaway

Seek supportive communities and professional help when faith feels broken.

Themes

faith desperation spiritual conflict war psychology

Mood

somber hopeful

Type

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When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • war trauma
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

atheism religious struggle psychological distress

Questions to Reflect On

  • What healthier outlets exist for pain?
  • How can one rebuild faith without hatred?
A Different Perspective

Relying on hatred can deepen despair rather than heal.

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