I am like all other atheists only in that I do not believe there are any gods. Beyond that, I may differ dramatically in my values and beliefs from any other atheist. On both sides of the political spectrum, one… — Richard Carrier Copy Share Image
It is probably true that almost all atheists stand for the values of reason and freethought. I will attempt to put these values in more substantial terms. There is the belief that inquiry and doubt are essential checks against deception,… — Richard Carrier Copy Share Image
I am like all other atheists only in that I do not believe there are any gods. Beyond that, I may differ dramatically in… — Richard Carrier Copy Share Image
That someone would want another human being to suffer, or would even tolerate the idea, for committing no crime at all but being reasonable,… — Richard Carrier Copy Share Image
If I had to sit in Heaven forever, knowing that there are these people, millions and millions- probably billions of people, suffering these eternal… — Richard Carrier Copy Share Image
It is probably true that almost all atheists stand for the values of reason and freethought. I will attempt to put these values in… — Richard Carrier Copy Share Image
“If God wants something from me, he would tell me. He wouldn't leave someone else to do this, as if an infinite being were… — Richard Carrier Copy Share Image
Reason bases its decisions on evidence available to everyone, and allows people to disagree when evidence is lacking. Religion will never do that. — Richard Carrier Copy Share Image
The Christian religion is so manifestly contrary to the facts, belief in it can only be held with the most delusional gerrymandering imaginable. — Richard Carrier Copy Share Image
Christians always write to me threatening me with Hell. Strange how they think this vindicates them and their religion. Threats are the hallmark of… — Richard Carrier Copy Share Image
You must test your own religious claims and texts by the same standards you apply to other religions. If your religion's claims and texts… — Richard Carrier Copy Share Image
To demarcate [words in way that changes the meaning] is simply to speak a different language than everyone else. And I do not accept… — Richard Carrier Copy Share Image
God needs blood to fix the universe, but only his own blood had enough magical power to do it, so he gave himself a… — Richard Carrier Copy Share Image
![“To demarcate [words in way that changes the meaning] is simply to speak a different language than everyone else. And I do not accept semantic games like that. [...] We need to use words as they are actually used and understood. We can correct errors and inconsistencies and make distinctions. But…” quote by Richard Carrier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b43/richard-carrier-39276_accepting_to-demarcate-words-in-way-that-changes-t_2685809.jpg)
