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Dave Barry

The problem with writing about religion is that you run the risk of offending sincerely religious people, and then they come after you with machetes.

Dave Barry

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Dave Barry is saying that discussing religion can be dangerous because deeply devoted believers might get very upset. He uses the image of people attacking with machetes to humorously exaggerate how strongly some might react.

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