I have met some highly intelligent believers, but history has no record to say that [s]he knew or understood the mind of god. Yet this is precisely the qualification which the godly must claimso modestly and so humblyto possess. It is time to withdraw our 'respect' from such fantastic claims, all of them aimed at the exertion of power over other humans in the real and material world.
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Themes
- God — Spiritual reflections on the divine, faith, and creation
- Inspirational — Uplifting words to motivate and inspire positive action
- Power — The dynamics of influence, authority, and leadership
- Religion — Exploring belief systems, worship, and spiritual practice