The religion that has to be supported by law is without value, not only, but a fraud and curse. The religious argument that has to be supported by a musket, is hardly worth making. A prayer that must have a cannon behind it, better never be uttered. Forgiveness ought not to go in partnership with shot and shell. Love need not carry knives and revolvers.

Robert Green Ingersoll (1833–1899) American lawyer, freethinker, orator

Speech (1876-07-04), “Centennial Oration [The Declaration of Independence],” Peoria, Illinois
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