The most irresistible compulsion for me is that of doubt. I… - Karlheinz Deschner

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The most irresistible compulsion for me is that of doubt. I have doubts about all, including my own doubtfulness. I believe little, and that not fully. Scepticism is for me not a "fine art" but an integral part of my existence.

Karlheinz Deschner

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Karlheinz Deschner (23 May 1924 – 8 April 2014), was a German researcher and writer who achieved attention in Europe for his fiercely critical treatment of Christianity in general and the Catholic Church in particular, as expressed in several articles and books, culminating in his 10 volume Christianity's Criminal History.

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Alternative Names: Karl Heinrich Leopold Deschner

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