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No god ever gave any man anything, nor ever answered any prayer at any time - nor ever will
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"No god ever gave any man anything, nor ever answered any prayer at any time - nor ever will"

- Madalyn Murray O'Hair

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Madalyn Murray O'Hair's quote is a statement of her atheism. She is asserting that there is no god, which any belief in a greater power is unfounded. She is saying that no god has ever given anyone anything, nor has any prayer ever been addressed. She is likewise saying that this will never ever happen in the future. This quote is a rejection of the concept of a greater power, and a rejection of the idea that prayer can produce change. O'Hair is asserting that any belief in a god is an incorrect one, and that any hope of a divine intervention is unproven. Her quote is a strong declaration of her atheism, and a rejection of any belief in a higher power.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Madalyn Murray O'Hair between April 13, 1919 and September 29, 1995. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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