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“I don't see how anybody can read the Bible and believe it's the word of God, or believe that it is anything but a barbarous story of a barbarous people.”

Quote by Culbert Olson

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Culbert Lenoir Olson was the 31st Governor of California, serving from 1939 to 1943. Born on November 7, 1876, in rural Minnesota, he passed away on April 13, 1962. His governorship was characterized by his efforts to reform state government and his advocacy for public works projects. more

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