Atheists Quote by Andrew Sean Greer
“Both my parents were atheists, and my grandmother was an atheist in rural Kentucky, and so they were trying to make sure that my brother and I would be atheists, too, and it worked, which doesn't mean that they didn't teach us a lot of wonder of science and of nature and the world and all of that.”
About This Quote
Growing up atheist in a religious region taught the speaker scientific wonder, despite efforts to enforce atheism.
In simple terms: Atheist upbringing fostered scientific curiosity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity.
Themes
religion
atheism
science
family influence
regional culture
education
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family discussions
- educational choices
- personal belief formation
- cultural context
Key Concepts
sociology
philosophy of belief
science communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How did family shape your worldview?
- What role does science play in your life?
A Different Perspective
Family pressure can still shape beliefs.
![“Again, I hear almost everyday from atheists who write off religion as primitive, premodern nonsense. I summon Aquinas, Augustine, Paul [of Tarsus], Teresa of Avila, Joseph Ratzinger, and Edith Stein-in all their intellectual rigor-as allies in the the struggle against this dismissive atheism.” quote by Robert Barron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/86d/robert-barron-13186_allies_again-i-hear-almost-everyday-from-atheis_35728.jpg)
![“JUST BECAUSE A BUNCH OF ATHEISTS ARE BETTER WRITERS THAN THE GUYS WHO WROTE THE BIBLE DOESN'T NECESSARILY MAKE THEM RIGHT!" [Owen Meany] said crossly. "LOOK AT THOSE WEIRDO TV MIRACLE-WORKERS--THEY'RE TRYING TO GET PEOPLE TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC! BUT THE REAL MIRACLES AREN'T ANYTHING YOU CAN…” quote by John Irving](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70e/john-irving-337_atheists_just-because-a-bunch-of-atheists-are-bet_31804.jpg)
