Quote by Mary Douglas
It seems true that the growth of science and secularism made organ

It seems true that the growth of science and secularism made organized Christianity feel under threat. – Mary Douglas

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I am convinced that living in an enclave shapes the personality, and living alone shapes the personality too. – Mary Douglas

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alone
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Since 1970, relationships can be more volatile, jobs more ephemeral, geographical mobility more intensified, stability of marriage weaker. – Mary Douglas

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Marriage
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I have increasingly, over the years, felt that religion today does our civilization more harm than good. – Mary Douglas

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Science
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Science is what you know, philosophy is what you dont know. – Bertrand Russell

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Science

Rocket science is tough, and rockets have a way of failing. – Sally Ride

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Science

But honestly, if you do a rigorous survey of my work, Ill bet youll find that biology is a theme far more often than physical science. – David Brin

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In short, it is not that evolutionary naturalists have been less brazen than the scientific creationists in holding science hostage, but rather that they have been infinitely more effective in getting away with it. – Phillip E. Johnson

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Bringing an end to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians may help the young Arab generation to realise their aspirations. Israel is more than willing to offer our experience in building a modern economy in spite of limited resources to the whole region. – Shimon Peres

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When I see children, I see the face of God. Thats why I love them so much. Thats what I see. – Michael Jackson

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Spiteful words can hurt your feelings but silence breaks your heart. – Author Unknown

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