The meme for blind faith secures its own perpetuation by the simple unconscious expedient of discouraging rational inquiry. (Richard Dawkins)

The meme for blind faith secures its own perpetuation by the simple unconscious expedient of discouraging rational inquiry.

Richard Dawkins

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