--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Of course, I am religious. I worship love." description: "\"“Of course, I am religious. I worship love.”\" — Kamand Kojouri" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eb4/kamand-kojouri-1973_believer_of-course-i-am-religious-i-worship-love_804628.jpg" --- # Of course, I am religious. I worship love. ![“Of course, I am religious. I worship love.” quote by Kamand Kojouri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eb4/kamand-kojouri-1973_believer_of-course-i-am-religious-i-worship-love_804628.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eb4/kamand-kojouri-1973_believer_of-course-i-am-religious-i-worship-love_804628.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eb4/kamand-kojouri-1973_believer_of-course-i-am-religious-i-worship-love_804628.jpg) > ““Of course, I am religious. I worship love.”” [Kamand Kojouri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kamand-kojouri/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Religious belief can be expressed through love worship rather than traditional doctrine. **In simple terms:** I am religious; I worship love. Key Takeaway Prioritize love as a spiritual practice. Themes spirituality love religion personal belief Mood hopeful inclusive Type spiritual personal When to use this quote - interfaith dialogue - personal meditation - community service - artistic expression Key Concepts philosophy theology humanism Questions to Reflect On - How does worship of love differ from traditional worship? - Can love serve as a unifying spiritual principle? 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