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“The union of church and state put the church under a political control... The church was thoroughly subordinated to the state.”

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H. J Eckenrode

H. J. Eckenrode was a prominent author recognized for his significant contributions to literature. Born in 1881 and deceased in 1952, his writing left a profound impact on both readers and fellow writers. more

“It wouldn't matter if every single President since Washington had been a Bible-toting, evangelical Christian. They weren't, of course, but even if they had been, it still would not change the secular foundation of our republic. Christians like to quote various Presidents or Supreme Court Justices who (quite incorrectly) have referred to our "Christian nation." But what do those quotes prove? I could quote Richard Nixon, but would that prove that ours was intended to be a nation of crooks?”

“A bulldog can whip a skunk, but sometimes it's not worth it.”

Sometimes Humorous Worth It Whips Not Worth It Bulldogs

Author:Bradley Nowell

“It has been claimed by many that Freethought does away with churches, creeds, Christs and even a God. So it does to a certain extent, but not as feared by Christians. Freethought has never said pull down your churches, burn up your creeds, crucify your savior or reject your god. No one ever knew a Freethinker to try to make laws to control people. All their efforts have been the other way, trying to tear down laws already made which control by "Thou shalt" and "thou shalt not."”

People Way Trying Doe Has Beens Made Said Christian Law Certain Christ Church Effort Atheism Tears Positive Atheism Rejects Savior Creeds Freethinker

Author:Etta Semple

“I have never seen snow and do not know what winter means.”

Knows Mean Winter Snow

Author:Duke Kahanamoku

“If those who oppose Freethought did not strive to force all to think as they do, accept Christ by faith, believe the bible to be infallible, keep Sunday as a holy day, and work for a future reward, then our fight would be at an end instantly. Liberty of Conscience is all we ask - not control of any class, creed, or sect.”

Ifs Thinking Believe Ends Would Be Fighting Asks Force Christ Liberty Accepting Class Atheism Holy Conscience Rewards Strive Positive Atheism Sunday Creeds Sects Infallible Holy Days

Author:Etta Semple

“Every true Freethinker accords to each individual the right to mental freedom. Where this freedom leads is no concern of others so long as it encroaches not upon their rights.”

Long Individual Rights Atheism Concern Positive Atheism Accord Freethinker Very True

Author:Etta Semple

“If I deny the existence of a God - if I deny the idea of a gold paved city with pearly walls and jasper gates somewhere out of knowledge and space and prefer to die and to trust the unfaltering laws of nature - if, in plain words I don't want to go to heaven, whose business is it but my own?”

Ifs Want Ideas Law Dies Heaven My Own Space Cities Existence Atheism Wall Gold Deny Positive Atheism Gates Laws Of Nature

Author:Etta Semple

“Some people do not eat cow meat. I do so, provided it's tender.”

People Atheism Positive Atheism Meat Cows

Author:Yajnavalkya

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