Voltaireanism

Voltaireanism
Voltairˈianism, Voltairˈeanism or Voltairˈism noun
The spirit of Voltaire, ie a sceptical and sarcastic attitude, esp towards Christianity, or an instance of this, or adherence to his doctrines
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