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Benjamin Whichcote Quotes: Some are Atheists by Neglect; others are so by Affectation; they, that think there is no God at some times; do not think so at all times.
         

Some are Atheists by Neglect; others are so by Affectation; they, that think there is no God at some times; do not think so at all times.


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