One of the enduring pathologies of human culture is the tendency to raise children to fear and demonize other human beings on the basis of religious faith. (Sam Harris)

One of the enduring pathologies of human culture is the tendency to raise children to fear and demonize other human beings on the basis of religious faith.

Sam Harris

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