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Elbert Hubbard Quotes: Theology is an attempt to explain a subject by men who do not understand it. The intent is not to tell the truth but to satisfy the questioner.
         

Theology is an attempt to explain a subject by men who do not understand it. The intent is not to tell the truth but to satisfy the questioner.


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This page presents the quote "Theology is an attempt to explain a subject by men who do not understand it. The intent is not to tell the truth but to satisfy the questioner.". Author of this quote is Elbert Hubbard. This quote is about theology, men, telling the truth, truth, atheism,.