Quote by Carl Sagan
Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by

Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense. – Carl Sagan

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If you want to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe. – Carl Sagan

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If we long to believe that the stars rise and set for us, that we are the reason there is a Universe, does science do us a disservice in deflating our conceits? – Carl Sagan

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A celibate clergy is an especially good idea, because it tends to suppress any hereditary propensity toward fanaticism. – Carl Sagan

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Take away the Book of Mormon and the revelations, and where is our religion? We have none. – Joseph Smith, Jr.

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I believe every religion captures a piece of the truth. – James Van Der Beek

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This is Gods world, not Satans. Christians are the lawful heirs, not non-Christians. – Gary North

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I know the Bible is inspired because it inspires me. – Dwight L. Moody

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