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“It’s not a matter of belief. It’s a matter of knowledge. I have knowledge beyond a reasonable doubt that there is no God” (personal correspondence, August 15, 2012). For more on why he thinks this, see God: The Failed Hypothesis (Stenger, 2007).” quote by Peter Boghossian
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““It’s not a matter of belief. It’s a matter of knowledge. I have knowledge beyond a reasonable doubt that there is no God” (personal correspondence, August 15, 2012). For more on why he thinks this, see God: The Failed Hypothesis (Stenger, 2007).””

Peter Boghossian

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He asserts that belief in God lacks empirical support, emphasizing knowledge over faith.

In simple terms: He claims no evidence for God, so belief is unjustified.

Key Takeaway

Question evidence before belief.

Themes

skepticism knowledge belief science

Mood

analytical skeptical

Type

philosophical controversial

When to use this quote

  • academic debate
  • personal worldview
  • public discourse
  • philosophical inquiry

Key Concepts

epistemology atheism critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What counts as sufficient evidence?
  • Can knowledge exist without belief?
A Different Perspective

Counterarguments may cite personal experience or non‑empirical knowledge.

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