Quote by Mary Douglas

I have increasingly, over the years, felt that religion today does our civilization more harm than good.

I have increasingly, over the years, felt that religion toda

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The quote suggests that the speaker's perception of religion has changed negatively throughout time, leading them to believe that religion currently has more detrimental impacts on our civilization than positive ones. This perspective emphasizes the potential negative consequences of religious beliefs and practices in contemporary society, highlighting the speaker's growing skepticism towards religion's overall benefits.

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