Voltaire Quotes About Church
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You will notice that in all disputes between Christians since the birth of the Church, Rome has always favored the doctrine which most completely subjugated the human mind and annihilated reason.
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If the bookseller happens to desire a privilege for his merchandise, whether he is selling Rabelais or the Fathers of the Church, the magistrate grants the privilege without answering for the contents of the book. - Voltaire (Francois Marie Arouet Voltaire
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Whenever an important event, a revolution, or a calamity turns to the profit of the church, such is always signalised as the Finger of God.
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The Pope is an idol whose hands are tied and whose feet are kissed.
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