"I looked at some of the statues of Jesus; they were just stones with no life. When they said that God is three, I was puzzled even more but could not argue. I believed it, simply because I had to have respect for the faith of my parents."

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Source: Yussuf Islam, Formerly Cat Stevens, Expresses Support For Rushdie Death Sentence. The Christian Science Monitor, 1989.

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Cat Stevens

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Cat Stevens is a British singer-songwriter known for his soulful music and profound lyrics that explore themes of love, freedom, and spirituality.

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