Atheist QOTD

“God created man in his own image. And man, being a gentleman, returned the favor.”

Jean-Jacques Rousseau1712 – 1778

“The neutrality of the state regarding individual religions must not be confused with indifference and uncritical tolerance toward the impact of religions on society.”

Cardinal Karl Lehmann

“Of all the systems of religion that ever were invented, there is no more derogatory to the Almighty, more unedifying to man, more repugnant to reason, and more contradictory to itself than this thing called Christianity.”

Thomas Paine1737 – 1809

“If you choose to pass on the myths and superstitions you learned from your parents to your own children, on your own head be it, but the UK state has no business in helping you.”

Anon.

“Earlier this month, Pope Benedict took the opportunity to attack 'liberation theology', which emphasises the Christian mission to bring justice to the poor through activism. 'If the Church were to start transforming herself into a directly political subject, she would do less, not more, for the poor and for justice.' But if it's not within its remit to be active on social justice issues, how can it justify its blatant attempt to hijack the political process over abortion?”

Dani Garavelli