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Atheism Quote by Fred Hoyle

“I am an atheist, but as far as blowing up the world in a nuclear war goes, I tell them not to worry.” quote by Fred Hoyle — Download Open image

““I am an atheist, but as far as blowing up the world in a nuclear war goes, I tell them not to worry.””

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