My grandparents knew it was important that I understood Christianity and the Bible. But they never took me to church; they sent me to church.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is saying that even though Lee Greenwood's grandparents wanted him to learn about Christianity and the Bible, they didn't take him to church themselves. Instead, they sent him to church so he could learn about it on his own. They thought it was important for him to understand these things, but they wanted him to discover it for himself rather than forcing him to go to church.
About Lee Greenwood
Lee Greenwood is an American country music singer-songwriter and saxophonist known for his patriotic hit song “God Bless the U.S.A.” He has had a successful career with 7 number-one hits and over 25 million records sold worldwide.
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