“For good people to do evil things, it takes religion”
— Richard Dawkins
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The quote suggests that sometimes, good people might do bad things because their religion tells them it's the right thing to do. For example, in history, there were many religious wars where people fought and killed others, thinking it was what their religion wanted. Normally, these people might be kind and caring, but their belief in religious rules made them act otherwise. The idea is that religion can sometimes make people harm others, even when they normally wouldn't. To apply this advice, one might consider questioning and thinking critically about their actions, even if their religion says it's the right thing to do. It's important to balance faith with personal morals and kindness.
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