Indeed, it's futile to try and use Holy Scripture to support any political position. I deeply distrust anyone who does. Just look at what an Islamic Republic is like.
Christopher HitchensA gentleman is never rude except on purpose - I can honestly be nasty sober, believe you me.
Christopher HitchensThe people who tend to raise antiwar slogans will do so generally when it's American or British interests involved.
Christopher HitchensAmerican author Mark Twain, while viewed as liberal and non-judgmental, did at times demonstrate both these characteristics. While his reasons for detesting the Christian faith are unclear, they seem to have been profound and deep-rooted. Having lambasted the founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, in a later quote he referred to the Book of Mormon as "chloroform in print."
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