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Voltaire does not renounce devil as dying

In 1778, when the 83-years-old Voltaire was about to die, he was called by a priest to renounce the devil, but he denied by saying: “This is no time to be making new enemies”.The great philosopher, writer and historian, known for his ideas related to freedom of  religion and expression, as well as the separation of church and state, considered the priest’s advice, but did not follow it by giving a speechless answer.

 

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