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A quotation from Russell, Bertrand

As a philosopher, if I were speaking to a purely philosophic audience I should say that I ought to describe myself as an Agnostic, because I do not think that there is a conclusive argument by which one prove that there is not a God. On the other hand, if I am to convey the right impression to the ordinary man in the street I think that I ought to say that I am an Atheist, because, when I say that I cannot prove that there is not a God, I ought to add equally that I cannot prove that there are not the Homeric gods.

Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) English mathematician and philosopher
“Am I an Atheist or an Agnostic?” sec. “Proof of God” (1949)

#quote #quotes #quotation #agnostic #atheist #proof
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"Am I an Atheist or an Agnostic?" sec. "Proof of God" (1949) - Russell, Bertrand | WIST Quotations

As a philosopher, if I were speaking to a purely philosophic audience I should say that I ought to describe myself as an Agnostic, because I do not think that there is a conclusive argument by which one prove that there is not a God. On the other...

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wist@diasp.org
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A quotation from Roberts, Stephen F.

I contend we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.

Stephen F. Roberts (b. c. 1969) American software developer
Usenet, alt.atheism, sig line (early 1995)

#quote #quotes #quotation #atheism #atheist #falsegods #supernatural
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Usenet, alt.atheism, sig line (early 1995) - Roberts, Stephen F. | WIST Quotations

I contend we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours. See Roberts' "Brief History of the Quote" for more on its...

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How to Live a #Happy #Life, From a Leading #Atheist

source (creepy URI but necessary to unlock the article): https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/08/27/magazine/daniel-dennett-interview.html?unlocked_article_code=Kls0o5nOU51VZagEVYyheWljLvP7hEGaN8WRT_nejJ9jDcsiZEqSsoiNHDyRCPQNS3c2Rmmo02HjTZjqfWCEorFSCi4ymfBbV2od8nsnjKkTdiy4dR87sOcAFsaRV4A-Sl5duqLScTCI1xHqzypvIF1vYFlsG3trnzX16JUKoibrHhllHTRGLRGb4ZCdKryTBfFNFvbjTVBaQdvm19f02ONesSNHDTaqVejiG-P94DtbItgR2w1ziF5WA9INZH67toS2HTuypPfMgbGh-yMyxWqLF-HGd8r-02ew5POHNJVuaiAa9mFa_pGlQPWZG3Yar3hSWEzBmKvY-4MMDPp8vUG76CAkKgKxANlQfw26qLAyY8Hp

Some people don’t want #magic tricks explained to them. I’m not that person. When I see a magic trick, I want to see how it’s done. People want free will or consciousness, life itself, to be real magic. What I want to show people is, look, the magic of life as evolved, the magic of brains as evolving in between our own ears, that’s thrilling! It’s affirming. You don’t need #miracles. You just need to understand the world the way it really is, and it’s unbelievably wonderful. We’re so lucky to be alive! The anxiety that people feel about giving up the traditional magical options, I take that very seriously. I can feel that anxiety. But the more I understood about the things I didn’t understand, the more the anxiety ebbed. The more the joy, the wondrousness came back. At the end of “Darwin’s Dangerous Idea,” I have my little hymn to life and the #universe. That’s my #God — more wonderful than anything I could imagine in detail, but not magical.

#science #darwin #religion #wisdom #interview

How to Live a Happy Life, From a Leading Atheist

​​“I want to show people, look, the magic of life as evolved, that’s thrilling!" says philosopher Daniel C. Dennett. “You don’t need miracles.”

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steelnomad@diasp.org
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Outstanding statements from early atheist Matthias Knutzen:

"First, there is neither a God nor a devil; secondly, magistrates are not to be valued, churches are to be despised, and priests rejected; thirdly, instead of magistrates and priests, we have learning and reason, which, joined with conscience, teach us to live honestly, to hurt no man, and to give every one his due; fourthly, matrimony does not differ from fornication; fifthly, there is but one life, which is this, after which there are neither rewards nor punishments; the holy Scripture is inconsistent with itself."

-Micrcelii syntagma historic ecclesiasticce [1699]

https://www.biblicalcyclopedia.com/K/knutzen-matthias.html

#atheist #atheism #reason #morality

Knutzen, Matthias from the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia.

Knutzen, Matthias from the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia.

mawil1013@libranet.de
Michael

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Hey everyone, I’m #newhere. I’m interested in #atheist, #bahai, #barbecue, #conversation, #dogsofthefediverse, #family, #fasting, #friends, #friendship, #humanist, #keto, #coffee, #ketofasting, #lgbtqparenting, #coffee, #love, #nde, #peace, #peaceful, and #spiritual. Also on Diaspora as; michaelwillsey@podling.oksocial.net, A young married man of 68 years of age, like simple casual conversations about anything. I'm most associated with reasonable liberalism in that I accept everyone as they are except mean people. I feel we need mutual cooperation and not mutual destruction. The world is grossly overpopulated, and we need to end the Industrial Revolution as it has failed and end capitalism, as it too has failed. Currently, I'm supporting the Forward political party. Although I agree that George Washington was correct in saying all political party are wrong-headed. Earth Homes are nice. A new society with a blend of agriculture and science for the greater good is needed. Thorium LFTR will give us safe and unlimited energy so that fossil fuel can be eliminated except in absolutely needed situations. I'm especially against racism and for mixed marriages. My late wife was an amazing African-American, my current with has family roots in Puerto Rico. I'm a Scotch, English and west coast of Europe blend. We love all positive people who want everyone to be safe and loved.

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cladust@pubpod.alqualonde.org
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#taliban says #china is their most important partner and friend in #afghanistan and everywhere. Well the first reason probably being chinese #communist party is genociding #Uyghur #muslims and taliban loves it 'cuz they are very conservative extremist muslim. And second reason will be that chinese communist party and it's leadership being " #atheist ", " " #infidel" & " #communist". 😏
taliban can't win jihadi utfa against infidels without using guns like ak-47 invented and made by infidels in russia and an atheist infidel muslim genocider partner such as china. Looks like #erdogan will soon turn terrorist.🤔

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/china-is-our-most-important-partner-says-taliban-2528576

Taliban Says "China Our Most Important Partner, Ready To Invest": Report

Describing China as its "most important partner", the Afghan Taliban has said it looks to Beijing to rebuild Afghanistan and exploit its rich copper deposits as the war-ravaged country faces widespread hunger and fears of an economic collapse.

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A quotation by Asimov, Isaac

Once, when a religionist denounced me in unmeasured terms, I sent him a card saying, “I am sure you believe that I will go to hell when I die, and that once there I will suffer all the pains and tortures the sadistic ingenuity of your deity can devise and that this torture will continue forever. Isn’t that enough for you? Do you have to call me bad names in addition?”

Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) Russian-American author, polymath, biochemist

I, Asimov, ch. 73 “Letters” (1979)

#quotation #quote #afterlife #atheist #damnation #divine-punishment #hell #incivility #insult

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WIST - Asimov, Isaac | I, Asimov, ch. 73 "Letters" (1979)

Once, when a religionist denounced me in unmeasured terms, I sent him a card saying, "I am sure you believe that I will go to hell when I die, and that once there I will suffer all the pains and tortures the sadistic ingenuity of your deity can...

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