Quote by E. O. Wilson

Every major religion today is a winner in the Darwinian struggle waged among cultures, and none ever flourished by tolerating its rivals.

Every major religion today is a winner in the Darwinian stru

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This quote suggests that religions have thrived and endured throughout history by effectively competing against other belief systems. In a Darwinian context, the idea of a struggle for survival is referenced, insinuating that only the strongest and most successful religions have managed to persist over time. Furthermore, it implies that religious tolerance or acceptance of rival faiths has generally not been a contributing factor to a religion's accomplishments.

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