Actually this "quote" has appeared in several guises; usually the version used has been selected to support whatever point the user wishes to make. The generally accepted version is "Give me the boy until he is seven, and I will show you the man."

I guess any parent or dedicated teacher could say the same thing.

Religion is a terrifying thing. It always amazes me how brainwashed some people are. It's easy to see how people can be convinced to do terrible acts in the name of religion

Indeed, you seem to be in agreement with me that this satan has so far managed to outfox your god at every opportunity by inventing things that your god cannot reverse, clever bloke.

What does this satan look like anyway, in all of the paintings I've seen of him he looks a bit swarthy, is that correct ?

You have to take what you can get in the current climate. He offers a kick-ass pension plan, too.

Possibly not. It does, however, make mincemeat out of your argument that all Scientists carry baggage because they have 'removed God'. No wonder you're flailing around attempting to change the argument.

Enough.