" When two men of science disagree, they do not invoke the secular arm; they wait for further evidence to decide the issue, because, as men of science, they know that neither is infallible. But when two theologians differ, since there are no criteria to which either can appeal, there is nothing for it but mutual hatred and an open or covert appeal to force. " | " Religion is still useful among the herd, that it helps their orderly conduct as nothing else could. The crude human animal is in-eradicably superstitious, and there is every biological reason why they should be. " | " One of the greatest tragedies in mankind's entire history may be that morality was hijacked by religion. " |
" When one person suffers from a delusion, it is called insanity. When many people suffer from a delusion it is called religion. " | " Men rarely (if ever) manage to dream up a God superior to themselves. Most Gods have the manners and morals of a spoiled child. " | " A celibate clergy is an especially good idea, because it tends to suppress any hereditary propensity toward fanaticism. " |
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