This reminds me of Jeremiah’s description of Judah before the exile. Jeremiah breaks down their trust in the Exodus, the Temple, prayer, and the sacrifices because they were all empty and their hearts were evil. They sinned in darkness while clinging to the gloss of true religion
“If Satan took over Philadelphia, all the bars would be closed. Pornography banished. Pristine streets would be filled with tidy pedestrians who smiled at each other. There would be no swearing. The children would say, yes sir and no ma'am, and the churches would be full every Sunday where Christ is not preached.” - Michael Allen
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