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Voltaire's Revolution: Writings from His Campaign to Free Laws from Religion
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"Voltaire is in all probably the most stalwart advocate for personal freedoms in history. Any person this maligned by the establishment aristocracy and main stream theologians deserves accolades for advancing human civilization. Revered highly by Adam"
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As John Adams wrote to Thomas Jefferson Dec 25, 1813, Voltaire “did more for religious liberty than Calvin, Luther, or even Locke.” |
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At last a reviewer capable of some critical thinking. Sad to see how many others below are so easily led by the nose. Thank you, Avis Black.
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"In which the author complains that Jefferson is jus' bein' mean to poor old Aaron. Wheelan blames General James Wilkinson for leading Burr astray--and there was no doubt that Wilkinson was a double-dealing scoundrel who played both sides of the USA v"
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“When a priest says ‘Worship God, be just, indulgent, compassionate’, he is a very good doctor. When he says, ‘Believe me or you will be killed’, he is a murderer.” - Voltaire”
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“When a priest says ‘Worship God, be just, indulgent, compassionate’, he is a very good doctor. When he says, ‘Believe me or you will be killed’, he is a murderer.” - Voltaire”
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“Do transports of rage make a religion any truer? A man shot in a battle does not lose his temper, but argue with a theologian and he becomes implacable.”
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“God should worshiped, not avenged. It is absurd for insects like ourselves to think we can avenge God.”
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