Richard Dawkins quote: I am against religion because it teaches us to be satisfied with not understanding the world.

I am against religion because it teaches us to be satisfied with not understanding the world.

~ Richard Dawkins ~

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I am against religion because it teaches us to be satisfied with not understanding the world.

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