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With Islamist Turkish president Erdoğan continuing to take advantage of the failed coup that  he has described as a “gift from God”, here’s another quote from an infinitely greater Turk, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk: Religion is an important institution. A nation without religion … Continue reading →

Given the news  from Turkey, a quote or two from Mustafa Kemal Atatürk seemed appropriate: I have no religion, and at times I wish all religions at the bottom of the sea. He is a weak ruler who needs religion … Continue reading →