Failure Quote by Christopher Hitchens

“People keep saying, "God is in the details". He isn't in ours, unless his yokel creationist fans wish to take credit for his clumsiness, failure, and incompetence.” quote by Christopher Hitchens — Download Open image

““People keep saying, "God is in the details". He isn't in ours, unless his yokel creationist fans wish to take credit for his clumsiness, failure, and incompetence.””

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God's love never fail :)

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