Clarence Seward Darrow (April 18, 1857 - March 13, 1938) on Religious Belief and Faith(published by RevoltSource) |
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American Lawyer, Anti-Death Penalty Advocate, "Monkey-Trial" Evolution Lawyer, American Civil Liberties Union Leader, Georgist Economic Reformer
: An American lawyer who became famous in the early 20th century for his involvement in the Leopold and Loeb murder trial and the Scopes "Monkey" Trial. He was a leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union, and a prominent advocate for Georgist economic reform. (From: Wikipedia.org.)
Quote #1 on Religious Struggle Quotes >> Religious Belief and Faith
“Upon what evidence, then, are we asked to believe in immortality? There is no evidence. One is told to rely on faith, and no doubt this serves the purpose so long as one can believe blindly whatever he is told.”
Source: "The Myth of the Soul, Is the Belief in Immortality Necessary or Even Desirable?" by Clarence Seward Darrow, dated 1928 (He said he was 71 during the writing of this piece. Since he was born in 1857, this piece must be written on 1928 then).
"The Myth of the Soul, Is the Belief in Immortality Necessary or Even Desirable?" by Clarence Seward Darrow, dated 1928 (He said he was 71 during the writing of this piece. Since he was born in 1857, this piece must be written on 1928 then).
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