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Victor J. Stenger was a renowned physicist known for his research in the philosophy of science and criticism of religion. His work encompasses physics, mathematics, and logic, particularly in the fields of quantum mechanics and cosmology. Stenger's writings aim to popularize scientific knowledge and challenge the rationality of religious beliefs.

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“The belief in supernatural forces remains to this day a yoke on the neck of humanity, but at least Thales made it possible, for those of us who wish it, to be free of that yoke.”

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Book:Physics and Psychics: The Search for a World Beyond the Senses

Source: Physics and Psychics: The Search for a World Beyond the Senses

“Any attempt at understanding humanity must include an explanation of the hold that supernatural belief continues to have on most of the human race.”

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Book:Physics and Psychics: The Search for a World Beyond the Senses

Source: Physics and Psychics: The Search for a World Beyond the Senses

“The problem is that people think faith is something to be admired. In fact, faith means you believe in something for which you have no evidence.”

People Thinking Believe Mean Facts Problem Science Faith Belief Evidence

Book:God and the Folly of Faith: The Incompatibility of Science and Religion

Source: God and the Folly of Faith: The Incompatibility of Science and Religion

“When people start using science to argue for their specific beliefs and delusions, to try to claim that they're supported by science, then scientists at least have to speak up and say, You re welcome to your delusions, but don't say that they're supported by science.”

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Author:Victor J. Stenger

“Alternative explanations are always welcome in science, if they are better and explain more. Alternative explanations that explain nothing are not welcome... Note how science changed those beliefs when new data became available. Religions stick to the same ancient beliefs regardless of the data.”

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Author:Victor J. Stenger

About the Author

Born: January 29, 1935
Died: August 27, 2014
Known for: Physicist
Quotes: 47

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God: The Failed Hypothesis: How Science Shows That God Does Not ExistRelated source material

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