Originally posted by royalchickenYes... it was his editorial "human interest" piece in an "Analog" mag. concerning "Foundations of Religion... On a Bet"... that i am referring to. I read it circa 1964 or 65.... the old "photographic mind" fails to remember month and cover picture... Though the story by T. Bretner concerning humanity being "planted" by aliens... <never mind>
Would that be Harlan Ellison?