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> [The one function that most gods seem to have in common is to give human existence some ultimate purpose - and, while it is not possible to disprove an ultimate purpose, there does not seem to be any evidence for…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/barbara-smoker/the-one-function-that-most-gods-seem-to-have-in-common-is-to-give/)

[Barbara Smoker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/barbara-smoker/)

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## More by Barbara Smoker

> [The one function that most gods seem to have in common is to give human existence some ultimate purpose - and, while it is…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/barbara-smoker/the-one-function-that-most-gods-seem-to-have-in-common-is-to-give/)

[Barbara Smoker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/barbara-smoker/)

> [Why am I an atheist? The short answer is that I cannot accept any of the alternatives. I simply don't find them believable.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/barbara-smoker/why-am-i-an-atheist-the-short-answer-is-that-i-cannot-accept-any-of/)

[Barbara Smoker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/barbara-smoker/)

> [To say grace, knowing that people on this globe are starving, indicates a highly selfish acquiescence in the arrogantly supposed favoritism of the almighty.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/barbara-smoker/to-say-grace-knowing-that-people-on-this-globe-are-starving-indicates/)

[Barbara Smoker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/barbara-smoker/)

> [To imagine that "God moves in mysterious ways" is to put up a smokescreen of mystery behind which fantasy may survive in spite of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/barbara-smoker/to-imagine-that-god-moves-in-mysterious-ways-is-to-put-up-a/)

[Barbara Smoker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/barbara-smoker/)

> [To imagine that God wants prayers and hymns of praise is to make him out to a sort of oriental potentate; while praying for…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/barbara-smoker/to-imagine-that-god-wants-prayers-and-hymns-of-praise-is-to-make-him/)

[Barbara Smoker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/barbara-smoker/)

> [Empathising with the younger children on whom the same confidence trick was being imposed, I embarked on a crusade around the neighbourhood, telling all…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/barbara-smoker/empathising-with-the-younger-children-on-whom-the-same-confidence/)

[Barbara Smoker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/barbara-smoker/)

> [As for the accusation of intellectual pride, surely the boot is on the other foot. Atheists don't claim to know anything with certainty --…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/barbara-smoker/as-for-the-accusation-of-intellectual-pride-surely-the-boot-is-on-the/)

[Barbara Smoker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/barbara-smoker/)

> [As for an eternity in heaven - that would be hell!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/barbara-smoker/as-for-an-eternity-in-heaven-that-would-be-hell/)

[Barbara Smoker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/barbara-smoker/)

> [People who believe in a divine creator, trying to live their lives in obedience to his supposed wishes and in expectation of a supposed…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/barbara-smoker/people-who-believe-in-a-divine-creator-trying-to-live-their-lives-in/)

[Barbara Smoker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/barbara-smoker/)

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