The one function that most gods seem to have in common is to give human existence some ultimate purpose - and, while… — Barbara Smoker Copy Share Image
Why am I an atheist? The short answer is that I cannot accept any of the alternatives. I simply don't find them… — Barbara Smoker Copy Share Image
To imagine that "God moves in mysterious ways" is to put up a smokescreen of mystery behind which fantasy may survive in… — Barbara Smoker Copy Share Image
To imagine that God wants prayers and hymns of praise is to make him out to a sort of oriental potentate; while… — Barbara Smoker Copy Share Image
Empathising with the younger children on whom the same confidence trick was being imposed, I embarked on a crusade around the neighbourhood,… — Barbara Smoker Copy Share Image
As for the accusation of intellectual pride, surely the boot is on the other foot. Atheists don't claim to know anything with… — Barbara Smoker Copy Share Image
People who believe in a divine creator, trying to live their lives in obedience to his supposed wishes and in expectation of… — Barbara Smoker Copy Share Image
The one function that most gods seem to have in common is to give human existence some ultimate purpose - and, while it is… — Barbara Smoker Copy Share Image
Why am I an atheist? The short answer is that I cannot accept any of the alternatives. I simply don't find them believable. — Barbara Smoker Copy Share Image
To say grace, knowing that people on this globe are starving, indicates a highly selfish acquiescence in the arrogantly supposed favoritism of the almighty.… — Barbara Smoker Copy Share Image
To imagine that "God moves in mysterious ways" is to put up a smokescreen of mystery behind which fantasy may survive in spite of… — Barbara Smoker Copy Share Image
To imagine that God wants prayers and hymns of praise is to make him out to a sort of oriental potentate; while praying for… — Barbara Smoker Copy Share Image
Empathising with the younger children on whom the same confidence trick was being imposed, I embarked on a crusade around the neighbourhood, telling all… — Barbara Smoker Copy Share Image
As for the accusation of intellectual pride, surely the boot is on the other foot. Atheists don't claim to know anything with certainty --… — Barbara Smoker Copy Share Image
People who believe in a divine creator, trying to live their lives in obedience to his supposed wishes and in expectation of a supposed… — Barbara Smoker Copy Share Image
