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I take a dim view of religion for a variety of reasons, the foremost being that so-called gods cause no shortage of problems. Even without considering the harm caused by eikons, however, what need does man have of them? If they are not being summoned, they seem to be nothing more than a crutch for weak rulers to lean on as they distract their subjects from their inadequacies.

…I suppose he did technically fail in his attempt to preserve order here. But I do respect the initiative he took in the attempt.