"Jonestown was supposed to be a great socialist experiment, a place where all the evil "isms" would be eradicated: racism, sexism, elitism. This appealed to blacks and white progressives alike. Fed up with racist "AmeriKKKa," they were going to start their own society, on their own terms."

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Source : Source: www.guernicamag.com

Julia Scheeres

#Evil Quotes #Racism Quotes #Racist Quotes

“The death of Christ made it possible for God to accept sinful man, and that he has, in fact, done so. Consequently, whatever separation there is between man and the benefits of God's grace is subjective in nature and exists only in man's mind and unregenerate spirit. The message man needs to hear then, is not that he simply has a suggested opportunity for salvation, but that through Christ he has, in fact, already been redeemed to God and that he may enjoy the blessing that are already his through Christ”
“In a free society the state does not administer the affairs of men. It administers justice among men who conduct their own affairs.”
“Yeah, I am a little bit, and I think it is a natural progression of the sport, of going upwards in technical ability and everything like that.”

Source : "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“I wasn't ever advised by Scott Sullivan of anything ever being wrong.”
“Strangers who have seen Shaw face to face are wont to report their surprise at his gentleness and consideration, his willingness to listen and his complete lack of pose.”
“I think what bothers us about fighting sports isn't the damage to the athlete but the fact that you win by doing more harm to your opponent than he does to you. It just seems ugly.”

Source : "A Talk With The Savage English Professor". Interview with Sam Harris, www.thedailybeast.com. March 5, 2015.
“The reaction to this album has just been fabulous around the world... and I've had offers to perform from around the world and I'm tempted to do it. I've got itchy lips.”
“If I don't enjoy myself now, when shall I?”

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