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Atheism Quote by Isaac Newton

“Atheism is so senseless & odious to mankind that it never had many professors.” quote by Isaac Newton
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“Atheism is so senseless & odious to mankind that it never had many professors.”

Isaac Newton

About This Quote

Source Letter: Correspondence with Robert Hooke, 1689

Claiming atheism lacks logical foundation and is socially detested, reflecting personal bias against non‑belief.

In simple terms: Atheism is seen as unreasonable and disliked.

Key Takeaway

Approach belief systems critically.

Themes

skepticism philosophy religion

Mood

critical analytical

Type

philosophical controversial

When to use this quote

  • academic debate
  • public discourse
  • education curricula

Key Concepts

logic social perception intellectual history

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports or refutes atheism?
  • How does society treat differing belief systems?
A Different Perspective

Overgeneralizes atheists, ignoring rational non‑belief.

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