“The take-home message is that we should blame religion itself, not religious extremism - as though that were some kind of terrible perversion of real, decent religion. Voltaire got it right long ago: 'Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.' So did Bertrand Russell: 'Many people would sooner die than think. In fact they do.”
This book delves into the arguments for and against the existence of a deity, exploring scientific evidence, historical context, and philosophical reasoning. The author critically analyzes various religious beliefs and their implications on society and science. more
Richard Dawkins is a British ethologist, writer, and thinker, known for his contributions to evolutionary theory, particularly in the field of modern synthesis. He is widely recognized for his best-selling book 'The Selfish Gene', which explains the central role of genes in biological evolution. Dawkins has made significant impacts in the field of science communication and has sparked widespread discussions about human behavior and morality. more
“My words itch at your ears till you understand them”
“Maybe I’m a human, but I’m a me-and-Ma as well.”