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His writings drew the ire of the British Clergy, the leading figures of which, taught the literal interpretation of the Old Testament. The political leadership was also hostile to his views and even refused to grant one of his books a copyright on the grounds that it undermined and corrupted the morals of the public.
This statement be the world’s greatest scientist persuaded many fundamentalist religious people to try and protect their children from science and it anti-religious influence. Many other religious thinkers would argue that the science experience of youth was not anti-religious but threatened literal interpretations of the Bible which for many has little to do with religion.
