Divorce From Religion
The name, frequently cited as religious and even zealous in nature, has transformed to modern popularity in part for historic figures. With the European exploration of the Americas following the navigation of Christopher Columbus, the name retained its reverent stature but allowed for its removal from purely religious uses and distinction. Throughout much of American culture thereafter, prominent Christophers reinforced this imagery of reverence divorced from religion, such as explorer Christopher "Kit" Carson, and actor Christopher Reeve.
The name Christopher has been translated and used in the same meaning (Christ bearer) in non-English languages.
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Famous quotes containing the words divorce and/or religion:
“This habit of free speaking at ladies’ lunches has impaired society; it has doubtless led to many of the tragedies of divorce and marital unhappiness. Could society be deaf and dumb and Congress abolished for a season, what a happy and peaceful life one could lead!”
—M. E. W. Sherwood (1826–1903)
“A heroic figure ... not wholly to blame for the religion that’s been foisted on him.”
—Ezra Pound (1885–1972)