The idea of sin and retribution is just an attempt to hide … - George Alec Effinger

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The idea of sin and retribution is just an attempt to hide behind the shield of superstition. You are trying to find rational causes where there aren’t any.

George Alec Effinger

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George Alec Effinger (January 10, 1947 – April 27, 2002) was an American science fiction author.

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Alternative Names: O. Niemand • Susan Doenim

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