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
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 can find the neo-conservative Objectivists and the ultra-liberal Communists, both of whom hate each other. These two factions take up… — Richard Carrier Copy Share
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 more substantial terms. There is the belief that inquiry and doubt are essential checks against deception, self deception, and error. There is the belief that logic and the scientific method is the only way the world… — Richard Carrier Copy Share
“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)
