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We must grow out of religion. It is either bugaboo, formalism, or hysteria. Besides, what proof is there that the churches know more about God than the Cockney sentry on duty outside the camp? We have only their say-so.

Richard Aldington

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Richard Aldington
Age: 70 †
Born: 1892
Born: July 8
Died: 1962
Died: July 27
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Edward Godfree Aldington
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