“If you're looking at the Bible for a guide to living a compassionate, wise and humane life, well, frankly you've got more chance of finding a lap dancing club in Mecca or a virgin in a catholic orphanage.”

—  Pat Condell

"What have I got against religion?" (4 March 2007) http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=oSZYN8UV6yg
2007

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