"When prayer, rituals and ascetic life are just a means of self-indulgence, they are harmful rather than beneficial."

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"When prayer, rituals and ascetic life are just a means of self-indulgence, they are harmful rather than beneficial."

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"Look to the Lord and the power of His grace."

"I have read the bible, seen its errors and perfections, but the bits of lie contained therein has contaminated the truth."

"Every formula of every religion has in this age of reason, to submit to the acid test of reason and universal assent."

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"One of the reasons God did not make a lover for Himself when He made one for Adam is because He knew that fewer people would take Him seriously once He had an ex."

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