" Theologians have invented this almost self-consistent subject which has no contact with physical reality at all. And they invent all sorts of questions " | " I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting. But it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously. " | " Religion does three things quite effectively: Divides people, Controls people, Deludes people. " |
" Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich. " | " If the ignorance of nature gave birth to such a variety of gods, the knowledge of this nature is calculated to destroy them. " | " For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring. " |
