“The fact is that far more crime and child abuse has been committed by zealots in the name of God, Jesus and Mohammed than has ever been committed in the name of Satan. Many people don’t like that statement, but few can argue with it.”

Carl Sagan quoting Kenneth V. Lanning

Carl Sagan quoting Kenneth V.  Lanning - “The fact is...” 1

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