Quote by Ben Stein

It's really amazing that in the age of unbelief, as a smart man called it, there isn't even more fraud. After all, with no God, there's no one to ever call you to account, and no accounting at all if you can get away with it.

It's really amazing that in the age of unbelief, as a smart

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This quote suggests that it is surprising there isn't more deceit and dishonesty in a time when many people do not believe in a higher power. The absence of a divine figure to hold individuals accountable theoretically removes any consequences for unethical behavior, implying that people are less likely to be truthful or act with integrity. It highlights the potential moral dilemma posed by a world without religious beliefs and implies that the fear of divine punishment may influence human ethical behavior.

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