"There are hundreds of millions who believe the Messiah has come. If he did, then it is unfortunately the case that his heroic sacrifice and death have had no effect whatsoever on the very problem his coming might have been expected to address, for history demonstrates, beyond question, that we Christians have been just as dangerous, singly and en masse, as non-Christians."

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Source: Steve Allen on the Bible, Religion, and Morality. Book by Steve Allen, 1990.

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Steve Allen was a pioneering comedian, writer, and television personality known for his innovative contributions to comedy and entertainment.

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