Atheist QOTD

“Government oppressed the body of the wage-slave, but Religion oppressed his mind, and poisoned the stream of progress at its source.”

Upton Sinclair1878 – 1968

“Arranged marriage is not something recommended by Islam. Nor is genital mutilation. Many people say this is our tradition, our religion. But it is unacceptable, whatever the reason. I will not be scared into silence. I will never accept that women and girls are oppressed in the name of religion.”

Nyamko Sabuni

“The culture wars that America has grown used to may become a global phenomenon; expect fierce battles about science, in particular.”

The Economist

“'If you don't worship me you will burn forever.' I always thought that was ugly.”

Gore Vidal

“Christianity doesn't, to its credit, do a whole lot about diet. It does go on a lot about sex, though. It has ruined, irreparably ruined the happiness of millions and millions of people for generations by doing so and threatens to do the same now.”

Christopher Hitchens1949 – 2011