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Denis Diderot

Disturbances in society are never more fearful than when those who are stirring up the trouble can use the pretext of religion to mask their true designs.

Denis Diderot

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When people cause problems in society while pretending their actions are based on religion, it becomes especially dangerous. This is because they hide their real intentions behind religious claims, making it harder to see their true motives.

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