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"Les bonnes personnes feront de bonnes choses et les mauvaises personnes feront de mauvaises choses, mais seule la religion peut faire faire de mauvaises choses à de bonnes personnes"

Steven Weinberg

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People naturally tend to act in ways that match their character—those who are kind usually perform kind actions, and those who are mean often do harmful things. However, religion can sometimes influence kind-hearted people to do hurtful or harmful things they wouldn't normally do. For example, throughout history, there have been wars and conflicts where ordinary, kind people fought and killed others, believing they were doing the right thing because their religion said it was justified. This idea suggests that strong beliefs, especially religious ones, have the power to override a person's usual sense of right and wrong. So, it’s important to be cautious and thoughtful about the beliefs we accept and how they affect our actions. To apply this wisdom in your life, always evaluate whether your actions align with your own moral values, even if your beliefs or traditions suggest otherwise.

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