People would continue to adopt a particular conception of the divine because it worked for them, not because it was scientifically or philosophically sound. (Karen Armstrong)

People would continue to adopt a particular conception of the divine because it worked for them, not because it was scientifically or philosophically sound.

Karen Armstrong

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