Post #2496863
2026-05-10 16:35 UTC
"Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful."
Seneca the Younger
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@deepmud@mas.to 2026-05-10 17:38
@bmacDonald94@hostux.social it certainly feeds cynicism, but I think that's ok
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@lacybarry@climatejustice.social 2026-05-11 09:25
@bmacDonald94@hostux.social and look at how ridiculous all these sinners look 😂
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@harisonmorison@hostux.social 2026-05-11 09:44
@bmacDonald94@hostux.social The quote: “Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful.” is commonly attributed to Seneca the Younger, but there is no reliable evidence that he actually wrote or said it.