Quote by Thomas Paine
Of all the tyrannies that affect mankind, tyranny in religion is t

Of all the tyrannies that affect mankind, tyranny in religion is the worst. – Thomas Paine

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I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. – Thomas Paine

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All national institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit. – Thomas Paine

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Religion enables us to ignore nothingness and get on with the jobs of life. – John Updike, Self-Consciousness, 1989

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I just hate one-dimensional portrayals of religion its too cheap and easy to do, and ignores the nuances that go into having a belief system. – Vera Farmiga

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We are pre-disposed for fantasy, there is a natural impulse for human beings to want to get off their heads or out of their heads in something in a substance or a drink or an idea or a religion which will comfort them and make life exciting. – Tom Baker

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Religion is a candle inside a multicolored lantern. Everyone looks through a particular color, but the candle is always there. – Mohammed Naguib

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