Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll

Religion can never reform mankind because religion is slavery.

Religion can never reform mankind because religion is slaver

Summary

This quote suggests that religion holds humanity under a form of bondage rather than offering a means to improve or transform. It implies that religious beliefs and structures oppress individuals, limiting their freedom and potential. The quote posits that instead of inspiring personal growth and progress, religion exerts control over people, inhibiting their capacity for reform and hindering their development.

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