I say people who feel they must have a faith or religion in order to f…

Bertrand Russell
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I say people who feel they must have a faith or religion in order to face life are showing a kind of cowardice, which in any other sphere would be considered contemptible. But when it is in the religious sphere it is thought admirable, and I cannot admire cowardice whatever sphere it is in. ✨ Bertrand Russell (2009). Bertrand Russell's Best, p.37, Routledge
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