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“It is the inevitable effect of religion on public policy that makes it a matter of public concern. Advocates of religiosity extol the virtues or moral habits that religion is supposed to instill in us. But we should be equally concerned with the intellectual habits it discourages.”

Quote by Wendy Kaminer

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Wendy Kaminer is an American lawyer and writer, born on December 28, 1949. She is known for her contributions to the fields of law and public affairs. more

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