There is a science that has for its object only things incomprehensible. Contrary to all other sciences, it treats only of what cannot fall under our… - Baron d'Holbach

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There is a science that has for its object only things incomprehensible. Contrary to all other sciences, it treats only of what cannot fall under our senses, Hobbes calls it the kingdom of darkness. It is a country, where every thing is governed by laws, contrary to those which mankind are permitted to know in the world they inhabit. In this marvelous region, light is only darkness; evidence is doubtful or false; impossibilities are credible: reason is a deceitful guide; and good sense becomes madness. This science is called Theology, and this theology is a continual insult to this reason of man.

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About Baron d'Holbach

Baron d'Holbach, Paul-Henri Thiry (8 December 1723 – 21 January 1789) was a French author, philosopher and encyclopedist. He was born Paul Heinrich Dietrich in Edesheim, Germany. He is most famous as being one of the first self-described atheists in Europe.

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Native Name: Paul Heinrich Dietrich von Holbach
Alternative Names: Paul-Henri Thiry, Baron d'Holbach Paul-Henri Thiry, baron d'Holbach Paul Henri Thiry d’Holbach, baron d’Holbach Baron von Holbach Baron Paul Henri Thiry d’Holbach Paul Heinrich Holbach
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a protestant is bound to believe the gospel to be divine: and the examination of it is permitted only, while he finds there what the ministers of his sect have resolved that he shall find. Beyond this, he is regarded as an ungodly man, and often punished for the weakness of his intellect.

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the ways of God are not as those of men. The Deity ought never to act in a natural way, or be easily understood. It is the essence of religion that men should not comprehend any part of the divine conduct. This furnishes to their spiritual guides the pleasure of explaining it to them for their money.

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