“History does not record anywhere a religion that has any rational basis. Religion is a crutch for people not strong enough to stand up to the unknown without help.”

“History does not record anywhere at any time a religion that has any rational basis. Religion is a crutch for people not strong enough to stand up to the unknown without help. But, like dandruff, most people do have a religion and spend time and money on it and seem to derive considerable pleasure from fiddling with it.”

“History has the relation to truth that theology has to religion — ie., none to speak of”

“Does history record any case in which the majority was right?”

“Almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so.”

“It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so.”

“Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor.”