Ocupation: Former Governor of California
Life: November 7, 1876 - April 13, 1962
Birthday: November 7
Death: April 13
I wouldn't say that religion has promoted the social progress of mankind. I say that it has been a detriment to the progress of civilization, and I would also say this: that the emancipation of the mind from religious superstition is as essential to the progress of civilization as is emancipation from physical slavery.
topic: Religious, Civilization, Mind, Social Progress