Atheist Quote by John McCarthy
““An atheist doesn't have to be someone who thinks he has a proof that there can't be a god. He only has to be someone who believes that the evidence on the God question is at a similar level to the evidence on the werewolf question.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast discussion on belief and evidence, 2019
Belief in God should be based on evidence comparable to any other extraordinary claim, not on proof of impossibility.
In simple terms: God belief requires evidence like any other claim.
Key Takeaway
Evaluate evidence before forming belief.
Themes
skepticism
belief
evidence
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- debates about religion
- science classes
- personal reflection
- media analysis
Key Concepts
epistemology
probability
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess evidence for extraordinary claims?
- What standards should apply to belief in deities?
A Different Perspective
Evidence for supernatural claims is often less concrete than for natural phenomena.
