Arnulf Øverland quotes

For a "monotheistic" religion it should be sufficient with three gods.
-- Arnulf Øverland

#Atheist #Three #Should

What is there to be said about a Church which certainly promises its believers eternal salvation, but at the same time condemns the non-believers, all those who think differently, to an eternal torment in hell? - If that Church absolutely must talk about love, then it should do so very quietly.
-- Arnulf Øverland

#Atheist #Thinking #Promise

Religious apologists complain bitterly that atheists and secularists are aggressive and hostile in their criticism of them. I always say: look, when you guys were in charge, you didn't argue with us, you just burnt us at the stake. Now what we're doing is, we're presenting you with some arguments and some challenging questions, and you complain.

It will not do to investigate the subject of religion too closely, as it is apt to lead to infidelity.

By pagans the Jews (and later Christians) were seen as perverse, almost indeed as atheists, for they denied the very existence of other gods.

I'm obsessed with speed. I'm always asking myself, 'Why can't we do things faster? Why can't it happen more efficiently? Why is this requiring three meetings instead of one?'

I was thrilled to be able to read at three. I just thought everyone loved reading as much as I did.

When I was 25, Abba was formed. After Abba I made three solo albums. Maybe I have been productive enough.

Once a leader delegates, he should show utmost confidence in the people he has entrusted.

Why should you mind being wrong if someone can show you that you are?

He did say I fascinated him, but he really should have clarified to me that I was just the fascination for the day.

The curse should no longer rest upon the world itself, but upon that which is sinful in it, and instead of monastic flight from the world the duty is now emphasized of serving God in the world, in every position in life.