Bruce WeinsteinReligion isn't the problem ignorance and hatred are.
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The reason that religious intolerance is so prevalent is that it has been given a religious cover. Religion has often justified the most awful deeds. It's the best way of keeping people in thrall, keeping them obedient and submissive. And, of course, religion isn't the problem ignorance and hatred are. They exist because ignorance and hatred are problems.
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