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.”
About This Quote
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.
Question your assumptions.
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When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal belief revision
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would convince you?
- How do you assess argument strength?
Evidence may be stronger than presented.