Amanda Marcotte Quotes

Religion is an idea, and, as an idea, it should be eligible for criticism, discussion, and yes, mockery. The only reason so many believers demand special exceptions be made for religious ideas is because they know full well that their ideas don’t hold up well under scrutiny.

Amanda Marcotte

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• Criticism
• Scrutiny

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  Amanda Marcotte
  • Idea
  • Criticism
  • Scrutiny