We keep on being told that religion, whatever its imperfections, at least instills morality. On every side, there is conclusive evidence that the contrary is the case and that faith causes people to be more mean, more selfish, and perhaps above all, more stupid.
Christopher HitchensAbout author
- Author's profession: Author
- Nationality: american
- Born: April 13, 1949
- Died: December 15, 2011
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