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“What influence in fact have ecclesiastical establishments had on Civil Society? In some instances they have been seen to erect a spiritual tyranny on the ruins of the Civil authority; in many instances they have been seen upholding the thrones of political tyranny; in no instance have they been seen the guardians of the liberties of the people. Rulers who wished to subvert the public liberty may have found an established Clergy convenient auxiliaries. A just Government instituted to secure and perpetuate it needs them not.”
James Madison1751 – 1836
Posted in QOTD | Comments Off on 7th January 2025
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“The Vatican came out with a new rule. No surrogate mothers. Good thing they didn't make this rule before Jesus was born.”
Anon.
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“It strikes me as hypocritical to pontificate about virtue while pursuing an ideological squeamishness about condoms that risks condemning millions to die of AIDS.”
Nicholas D. Kristof
Posted in QOTD | Comments Off on 5th January 2025
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“Properly read, the Bible is the most potent force for atheism ever conceived.”
Isaac Asimov1920 – 1992
Posted in QOTD | Comments Off on 4th January 2025
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“There are rogues that pretend to be of a religion now! Well, all I say is, honest atheism for my money!”
Thomas Otway1652 – 1685
Posted in QOTD | Comments Off on 3rd January 2025