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Nice quotation

Wednesday 30th December 2009 16:49 in Religion | 44 views logged | No comments

“Religion flourishes where ignorance abounds.”

- Graham Davis, Cambridge Secular Society

This is undoubtedly true, confirmed by empirical evidence. The most primitive societies are always devoutly religious. Graham goes on to say:

“It remains the cause of conflict and terrorism, in Palestine, Iraq, Pakistan, India and elsewhere. It is implicated in many scandals and atrocities including the sexual abuse of children and the execution of apostates – yet still we are urged to accept its moral authority.”

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