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Anouilh quote on God and the powerful circulates online
Original: Every man thinks God is on his side. The rich and powerful know He is. —Jean Anouilh ______________________ # atheism #
A line from French playwright Jean Anouilh is being shared widely: 'Every man thinks God is on his side. The rich and powerful know He is.' The aphorism suggests that religion often serves the interests of wealth and power, and it is being circulated in atheist and secular circles as a pointed critique of faith's political uses.
Why now: The quote's biting commentary on religion and power resonates with secular audiences in current debates about faith and politics.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 3 snapshots from 10 h ago to 8 h ago.
Evidence
- Every man thinks God is on his side. The rich and powerful know He is. —Jean Anouilh ______________________ # atheism # faith # god · tomcapuder@universeodon.com · 1
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