Who said..?

Question

"In modern times ..If there were no God it would be necessary to invent one"

Who, When and what is the actual quote.

Thank You.

Answer 1

voltaire http://www.google.co.in/search?sourceid=...

Answer 2

"If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him."

                                                                   -voltaire(1694-1778)

I believe it is around the year of 1770 that this has been said.

hope it helps!!