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He further declared that religion, on account of its doctrine of hate and vengeance, made men crazy.
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Orange Jacobs
Republican · Washington

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Jacobs critiques the negative impact of certain religious doctrines on mental health, emphasizing a perspective on religion's societal effects.

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