The governor of Minnesota body slammed organized religion in an interview with Playboy magazine. “Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people who need strength in numbers,” said Jesse Ventura, a former Navy SEAL and professional wrestler. “It tells people to go out and stick their noses in other people’s business.”
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