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Ignorance and fear are the two pivots of all religion. The uncertainty attending man's relation to his God is precisely the motive which attaches him to his religion. Man is afraid when in darkness – physical or moral. His fear is habitual to him and becomes a necessity; he would believe that he lacked something if he had nothing to fear.