It is straightforward-and never mind, for now, about plagues and famines: if God existed, and if he cared for humankind, he would never have given us religion. (Martin Amis)

It is straightforward-and never mind, for now, about plagues and famines: if God existed, and if he cared for humankind, he would never have given us religion.

Martin Amis

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