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“The word 'religion' takes on a sinister cast when one examines its root, religare, meaning 'to bind,' which in turn means 'to hold, to make prisoner, to restrain.”

Quote by Annie Laurie Gaylor

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Annie Laurie Gaylor

Annie Laurie Gaylor is an American author and activist recognized for her contributions to secular humanism and women's rights. Born on November 2, 1955, she is a prominent figure in the secular movement, particularly as the co-founder and president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Gaylor has authored several books and articles on secularism and has been a vocal advocate for the separation of church and state. more

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