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Marquis de Sade

To judge from the notions expounded by theologians, one must conclude that God created most men simply with a view to crowding hell.

Marquis de Sade

Men

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Theologians often describe human nature in a way that suggests most people are destined for damnation. This implies that God’s purpose in creating many humans was primarily to fill hell with them.

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