Religion, a mediaeval form of unreason, when combined with modern weap…

Salman Rushdie
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Religion, a mediaeval form of unreason, when combined with modern weaponry becomes a real threat to our freedoms. This religious totalitarianism has caused a deadly mutation in the heart of Islam and we see the tragic consequences in Paris today. ✨ Salman Rushdie condemns attack on Charlie Hebdo. www.englishpen.org. January 7, 2015.
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