How we cite our quotes: (Book.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Jimmy Zizmo's soul wasn't at rest. After death, the souls of the Orthodox do not wing their way directly to heaven. They prefer to linger on earth and annoy the living. (2.3.7)
Since Jimmy Zizmo didn't actually die, we see no evidence of his soul annoying the living. However, he sticks around in a different form to annoy the living in his own way... by starting a religious movement. So maybe there's some truth in this quote after all.
Quote #2
The 'prophet' as he came to be known, confided his teachings to a recitation of his experiences in foreign lands, admonitions against certain foods, and suggestions for improving listeners' physical health. (2.3.152)
This doesn't sound like much of a religion, until you start thinking of the Bible. How many ground rules does it lay for life? Only tons. And tons. Are you wearing a cotton/poly blend right now? Well... see you in hell, then.
Quote #3
"The Church doesn't want people not to think," Michael replied without taking offense. "The Church believes that thinking will take a person only so far. Where thinking ends, revelation begins." (2.5.102)
Do you think Michael has a point here? Perhaps critical thought and spiritual faith can co-exist, like chocolate and peanut butter.