Atheist QOTD

“Take from the church the miraculous, the supernatural, the incomprehensible, the unreasonable, the impossible, the unknowable, the absurd, and nothing but a vacuum remains.”

Robert G. Ingersoll1833 – 1899

“All absolute power demoralizes its possessor. To that all history bears witness. And if it be a spiritual power which rules men's consciences, the danger is only so much greater, for the possession of such a power exercises a specially treacherous fascination, while it is peculiarly conducive to self-deceit, because the lust of dominion, when it has become a passion, is only too easily in this case excused under the plea of zeal for the salvation of others.”

J.H. von Döllinger

“Six of the group of around 500 children were atheists who said that they did not believe. Many of the other children were guarded about faith, describing it as too fantastic or saying there was no evidence. In reference to the Resurrection, one boy asked: If he rose from the dead, how come he ain't here now? Others wanted to know why Jesus didn't help them today, and why he doesn't come down and tell everyone he is true.”

Jerusalem Trust survey

“By simple common sense I don't believe in God.”

Charlie Chaplin1889 – 1977

“The Catholic church not only claims exclusive possession of divine truth but also insists that only the Pope and his bishops have the authority to interpret it correctly.”

Alexander Chancellor