Atheism Quote by Mary Astell
“It is not the Head but the Heart that is the Seat of Atheism.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: A Serious Proposal to the Ladies, 1694
Atheism resides in the heart, not the intellect.
In simple terms: Heart, not mind, holds atheism.
Key Takeaway
Examine emotional roots of belief.
Themes
philosophy
religion
emotion
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- spiritual crises
- ethical debates
- personal belief formation
Key Concepts
faith
skepticism
heart‑mind dualism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does emotion shape belief?
- Can reason change the heart?
A Different Perspective
Intellectual arguments still matter.
![“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)
