Richard DawkinsWe are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity has ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further.
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The saying, “We are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity has ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further.” is a reference to how insignificant most religious beliefs are when compared with the belief in the existence of human beings. People who believe in God or an afterlife are generally more concerned with morality than people who don’t believe in God or an afterlife. Religion is something that’s often taught to children, and it’s often used as a way to control people or influence their behavior.
The idea that we are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity has ever believed in doesn’t mean that we don’t believe in any gods. It simply means that we don’t rely on religion for our morals or to guide us through life.
Source: The God Delusion
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