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Madalyn Murray O'Hair

An Atheist believes that a hospital should be built instead of a church. An atheist believes that deed must be done instead of prayer said. An atheist strives for involvement in life and not escape into death. He wants disease conquered, poverty vanished,

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The quotation highlights that an atheist prioritizes practical actions and tangible solutions, like building hospitals and addressing real-world problems, over religious rituals or hoping for divine intervention. It emphasizes a focus on actively improving life and solving issues such as illness and poverty rather than seeking comfort in spiritual beliefs or the afterlife.

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