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Religion began when the first scoundrel met the first fool.
-- Voltaire

Came across this quote looking for another reportedly from 18th century British political writer Samuel Johnson.

Religion is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

Johnson is also said to have replaced Religion with Patriotism (meaning a false Patriotism). I think Voltaire's quote is more accurate. Scoundrels use religion to cover the illegitimacy of their scams; it becomes a useful tool.

RussRAB 8 Aug 2
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