The central ideas of Christianity, an angry God and vicarious atonement, are contrary to every fact in nature, as also to the better aspirations of the human heart; they are, in our present stage of enlightenment, absurd, preposterous, and blasphemous propositions.
“One of the pleasantest things about book writing is that sometimes it brings one in touch with old friends.”
“Most of us see Justice O'Connor as something of an icon, although we do not agree with all of her decisions.”