GOD (Voltaire)
Source: Voltaire’s Philosophical Dictionary [Pg 151] GOD During the reign of Arcadius, Logomacos, lecturer in theology ofConstantinople, went to Scythia and halted at the foot of the Caucasus,in the fertile plains of Zephirim, on the frontier of Colchis. That goodold man Dondindac was in his great lower hall, between his sheepfold andhis vast barn; he was kneeling with his wife, his five sons and fivedaughters, his kindred and his servants, and after a light meal theywere all singing God’s praises. “What do you there, idolator?” saidLogomacos to him. “I am not an idolator,” answered Dondindac. “You must be an idolator,” … Continue reading GOD (Voltaire)