Not material or economic conditions in the ordinary sense, but perverse religious ideas explain the suspension of civilization … - Joseph McCabe

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Joseph McCabe

Not material or economic conditions in the ordinary sense, but perverse religious ideas explain the suspension of civilization in Europe from the 5th to the 12th century, and in the Mohammedan world after the 15th century.

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The Rationalist case needs no straining of evidence and always gains by the severest self-criticism.

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Any body of men who believe in hell will persecute whenever they have the power.

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If, it was natural to reason, God punishes men with eternal torment, it is surely lawful for men to use doses of it in a good cause.

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