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“The death of God represents not only the realization that gods have never existed, but the contention that such a belief is no longer even irrationally possible: that neither reason nor the taste and temper of the times condones it. The belief lingers on, of course, but it does so like astrology or a faith in a flat earth.”

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William H. Gass

William H. Gass, born on July 30, 1924, is an accomplished American novelist. His works are renowned for their unique style and profound philosophical insights, making him a significant figure in 20th-century American literature. more

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