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“The churches used to win their arguments against atheism, agnosticism, and other burning issues by burning the ismist, which is fine proof that there is a devil but hardly evidence that there is a God.”

Quote by Ben Lindsey

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Ben Lindsey, an American jurist, was born on November 25, 1869, and died on March 26, 1943. He was a prominent figure in the American legal community, known for his contributions to legal reform and social justice. more

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