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Frances Wright

Religion may be defined thus: a belief in, and homage rendered to, existences unseen and causes unknown.

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Frances Wright describes religion as having faith in things that cannot be seen or fully understood. It involves showing respect or worship toward these mysterious forces or beings.

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