This crime called blasphemy was invented by priests for the purpose of…

Robert Green Ingersoll
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This crime called blasphemy was invented by priests for the purpose of defending doctrines not able to take care of themselves. ✨ Robert Green Ingersoll (1907). The works of Robert G. Ingersoll, p.2336, Library of Alexandria
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This crime called blasphemy was invented by priests for the purpose of defending doctrines not able to take care of themselves. ✨ Robert Green Ingersoll (1907). The works of Robert G. Ingersoll, p.2336, Library of Alexandria

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