The immense majority of intellectually eminent men disbelieve in the C…

Bertrand Russell
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The immense majority of intellectually eminent men disbelieve in the Christian religion, but they conceal the fact in public, because they are afraid of losing their incomes. ✨ Bertrand Russell (2004). Sceptical Essays, p.169, Psychology Press
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The immense majority of intellectually eminent men disbelieve in the Christian religion, but they conceal the fact in public, because they are afraid of losing their incomes. ✨ Bertrand Russell (2004). Sceptical Essays, p.169, Psychology Press

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