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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Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil in its worst state an intolerable one. – Thomas Paine

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Who can resist a religious doctrine that allows you to sin against your neighbor and apologize to a forgiving third party? – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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But even in the Christian religion, much of its real meaning is hidden by words that are misleading and symbols that but few understand. – Ernest Holmes

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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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In both religion and science, some people are dishonest, exploitative, incompetent and exhibit other human failings. – Rupert Sheldrake

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