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Thus a man was born into a fixed relation to certain gods as surely as he was born into a relation to his fellow-men and his religion… was simply one side of the general scheme of conduct prescribed for him by his position as a member of society. – William Robertson Smith

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Every week I get letters from people worldwide who feel that the possibilian point of view represents their understanding better than either religion or neo-atheism. – David Eagleman

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I have no objections to churches so long as they do not interfere with Gods work. – Brooks Atkinson

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I know its very idealistic and utopian, but I believe we need to just let everyone not be judged in terms of religion, groups or nations or region. – Shahrukh Khan

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