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“That someone would want another human being to suffer, or would even tolerate the idea, for committing no crime at all but being reasonable, is truly frightening. A religion that breeds such people is a genuine plague upon the earth.”

Quote by Richard Carrier

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Richard Carrier

Richard Carrier is an American author and philosopher born on December 1, 1969. He is known for his contributions to atheism and naturalism, particularly in the fields of history and science. Carrier's main works include 'On the Origin of Species: A Historian's Perspective' and 'The Scientific Revolution: A Historian's Perspective'. His work has influenced both academia and the public. more

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