In Salman Rushdie's "The Enchantress of Florence," the character Birbal reflects on the nature of belief and faith. He observes that every devoted follower has justifications for rejecting every deity apart from their own. This notion highlights the subjective nature of belief systems and how individuals often cling to their own faith while dismissing others.

Birbal's insight serves as a critique of religious exclusivity, suggesting that the various reasons believers provide for their faith inadvertently reveal the flaws in their arguments. As a result, these perspectives lead him to a broader skepticism about religion as a whole, illustrating the complexities of belief and the challenges of understanding differing viewpoints in spirituality.