It is easier for a Russian to become an Atheist, than for any other nationality in the world. And not only does a Russian 'become an Atheist,' but he actually BELIEVES IN Atheism, just as though he had found a new faith, not perceiving that he has pinned his faith to a negation. Such is our anguish of thirst!
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Believe to the end, even if all men went astray and you were left the only one faithful; bring your offering even then and praise God in your loneliness.
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For if there's no everlasting God, there's no such thing as virtue, and there's no need of it.
It is not as a child that I believe and confess Jesus Christ. My hosanna is born of a furnace of doubt.
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Instead of giving a firm foundation for setting the conscience of man at rest forever, Thou didst choose all that is exceptional, vague and enigmatic.
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If God does not exist, everything is permitted.
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