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Minimalist and Ancient, Greek Philosopher, Vegetarian, Sage, and Speaker who Founded Epicureanism
: An ancient Greek philosopher and sage who founded Epicureanism, a highly influential school of philosophy. He was born on the Greek island of Samos to Athenian parents. Influenced by Democritus, Aristippus, Pyrrho, and possibly the Cynics, he turned against the Platonism of his day and established his own school, known as "the Garden", in Athens. (From: Wikipedia.org.)
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Quote #6 on Religious Struggle Quotes >> Religious Powers and Cruelty
“Religion is guilty of many misdeeds, not least of human sacrifice, and so ought to be abolished entirely.”
Source: "Western Atheism: A Short History," by James Thrower, Prometheus Books, Amherst, New York, 2000. Part 1: Atheism in Classical Antiquity, Chapter 4: The Roman Period, Page 45.
"Western Atheism: A Short History," by James Thrower, Prometheus Books, Amherst, New York, 2000.
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