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We know enough at this moment to say that the God of Abraham is not only unworthy of the immensity of creation he is unworthy even of man.

Sam Harris

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Sam Harris
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: April 9
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Samuel Benjamin Harris
Samuel Harris
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