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“The Koran calls for belief and consequent obedience. It is, surely, calculated to inspire fear, indeed abject terror, rather than love.”

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Antony Flew
Antony Flew

Antony Flew was a British philosopher renowned for his work in the philosophy of religion and ethics. He was a leading figure in the analytic philosophy movement and is particularly remembered for his initial belief in the existence of God, which he later renounced. Flew's career spanned several decades, during which he taught at various universities and authored numerous books and articles on philosophy. more

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