Quote by Richard M. Nixon

In the long term we can hope that religion will change the nature of man and reduce conflict. But history is not encouraging in this respect. The bloodiest wars in history have been religious wars.

In the long term we can hope that religion will change the n

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This quote highlights the hope that religion will ultimately bring about positive change in human behavior, ultimately reducing conflicts. However, it also recognizes a historically prevalent pattern â€“ religious conflicts have often been the most violent and devastating wars known to mankind. The quote serves as a cautionary reminder that despite the long-term potential for the transformative power of religion, history has not provided much evidence that religion alone can effectively mitigate conflicts among people.

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