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Argument Quote by Alister E. McGrath

“Atheism, I began to realize, rested on a less-than-satisfactory evidential basis. The arguments that had once seemed bold, decisive, and conclusive increasingly turned out to be circular, tentative, and uncertain.” quote by Alister E. McGrath
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“Atheism, I began to realize, rested on a less-than-satisfactory evidential basis. The arguments that had once seemed bold, decisive, and conclusive increasingly turned out to be circular, tentative, and uncertain.”

Alister E. McGrath

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Source Book: The Dawning of the Age of Reason, Alister E. McGrath, 2004

The author critiques that atheism often rests on weak evidence, with arguments that appear strong but are actually circular and uncertain.

In simple terms: Atheism lacks solid proof.

Key Takeaway

Question your assumptions.

Themes

skepticism faith evidence

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical analytical

When to use this quote

  • academic debate
  • personal belief revision
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

philosophy epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence would convince you?
  • How do you assess argument strength?
A Different Perspective

Evidence may be stronger than presented.

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