Atheism Quote by John C. Lennox
““We can therefore express the major elements in the New Atheists’ agenda as follows: Religion is a dangerous delusion: it leads to violence and war. We must therefore get rid of religion: science will achieve that. We do not need God to be good: atheism can provide a perfectly adequate base for ethics.””
About This Quote
Source Book: God’s Undertaking: The Work of the New Atheists by John C. Lennox, 2015
Religion is portrayed as harmful and unnecessary for morality; science and atheism can replace it for ethical foundations.
In simple terms: Religion seen as dangerous; ethics can be secular.
Key Takeaway
Consider secular moral frameworks.
Themes
religion
ethics
science
atheism
violence
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Policy debates
- education curricula
- interfaith dialogue
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
Secularism
moral philosophy
dangerous delusion
Questions to Reflect On
- Can morality exist without belief in God?
- How can societies balance religious freedom with secular ethics?
A Different Perspective
Religion does provide community and meaning for many; removing it may cause social disruption.
