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“It is my firm conviction that man has nothing to gain, emotionally or otherwise, by adhering to a falsehood, regardless of how comfortable or sacred that falsehood may appear. Anyone who claims, on the one hand, that he is concerned with human welfare, and who demands, on the other hand, that man must suspend or renounce the use of his reason, is contradicting himself. There can be no knowledge of what is good for man apart from knowledge of reality and human nature, and there is no manner in which this knowledge can be acquired except through reason. To advocate irrationality is to advocate that which is destructive to human life.”

Quote by George H. Smith

Book:Atheism: The Case Against God
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Atheism: The Case Against God

This book delves into various philosophical and scientific arguments that challenge the belief in a divine being. more

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George H. Smith
George H. Smith

George H. Smith, born on February 10, 1949, is a renowned author whose works span across multiple genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and mystery novels. more

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