David Eller quotes
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“If one has belief, knowledge is lacking. If one has knowledge, belief is unnecessary.”
-- David EllerSource : David Eller (2007). “Atheism Advanced: Further Thoughts of a Freethinker”
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“Religion is not so bad, unless you believe it.”
-- David EllerSource : David Eller (2007). “Atheism Advanced: Further Thoughts of a Freethinker”
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“In the absence of evidence, the scientist says, 'I don't know,' but the religionist says, 'I believe.'”
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“One does not have to prove a negative. One should assume a negative.”
-- David EllerSource : David Eller (2007). “Atheism Advanced: Further Thoughts of a Freethinker”
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“Insularity is the foundation of ethnocentrism and intolerance; when you only know of those like yourself, it is easy to imagine that you are alone in the world or alone in being good and right in the world. Exposure to diversity, on the contrary, is the basis for relativism and tolerance; when you are forced to face and accept the Other as real, unavoidable, and ultimately valuable, you cannot help but see yourself and your 'truths' in a new - and trouble - way.”
-- David Eller
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Source : A.C. Grayling (2012). “Against All Gods: Six Polemics on Religion and an Essay on Kindness”, p.12, Oberon Books
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“I have always believed that a good laugh was good for both the mental and physical digestion.”