Quote by Bertrand Russell

Belief in God and a future life makes it possible to go through life with less of stoic courage than is needed by sceptics

Belief in God and a future life makes it possible to go thro

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This quote suggests that having a belief in God and an afterlife allows individuals to navigate through life with less resilience compared to those who are skeptical or do not possess such beliefs. The presence of faith in a higher power and an ultimate purpose can provide comfort and reassurance, providing a sense of support and reducing the need for a stoic response to challenges and difficulties.

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