“Is it not a species of blasphemy to call the New Testament revealed religion, when we see in it such contradictions and absurdities.”
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All national institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit.
I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.
The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.
I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace.
