The total absence of humor from the Bible is one of the most singu

The total absence of humor from the Bible is one of the most singular things in all literature. – Alfred North Whitehead

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Religion is a mixed blessing. – John Shelby Spong

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A long and wicked life followed by five minutes of perfect grace gets you into Heaven. An equally long life of decent living and good works followed by one outburst of taking the name of the Lord in vain — then have a heart attack at that moment and be damned for eternity. Is that the system? – Robert A. Heinlein

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If God existed, and if He cared for humankind, He would never have given us religion. – Martin Amis

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