“The power of loving a God whom religion paints as the most detestable of beings would, doubtless, be a proof of the most supernatural grace, that is, a grace the most contrary to nature; to love that which we do not know, is, assuredly, sufficiently difficult; to love that which we fear, is still more difficult; but to love that which is exhibited to us in the most repulsive colors, is manifestly impossible.” LoveGodReligionChristianityAtheismBibleSupernatural Book:Letters to Eugenia; Or, a Preservative Against Religious Prejudices Source: Letters to Eugenia; Or, a Preservative Against Religious Prejudices