The problem with religion, because it's been sheltered from criticism, is that it allows people to believe en masse what only idiots or lunatics could believe in isolation.

Sam Harris
The problem with religion, because it's been sheltered from criticism,...
The problem with religion, because it's been sheltered from criticism,...
The problem with religion, because it's been sheltered from criticism,...
The problem with religion, because it's been sheltered from criticism,...
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This quote is a great reminder that not everything is as it seems. Some things may appear to be good and pure, but in reality they are just a facade. Even something that appears to have a strong appeal to the masses can be sheer nonsense. Religion is one such example of this, as it often attracts people who need to feel accepted by others.

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