Cassidy's Philosophy on Faith and Hope
from Preacher
Written by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Sam Catlin
While locked in a police station holding cell, Jesse Custer and a mysterious Irishman named Cassidy engage in a philosophical debate about faith and promises. Cassidy's cynical worldview inadvertently pushes Jesse toward a crisis of faith regarding his return to his hometown.
CASSIDY: Jaysis, what kinda preacher are you?
JESSE: The lousy kind.
CASSIDY: Sorry, mate. Seen the lousy kind. As long as you're not wearing a kiddie's arshole round your finger like a bloody wedding ring, I'd say you're ahead of the game.
JESSE: Failing preacher, failing church. Can’t even pay to
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