Quotation by

Lily Tomlin

Why is it that when we talk to God we're said to be praying but when God talks to us we're schizophrenic?

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The quote points out a double standard in how communication with God is perceived depending on who is doing the talking. It highlights that when a person speaks to God, it is accepted as prayer, but if someone hears God speaking to them, it is often labeled as a mental illness.

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