Atheism Quote by Paul Henri Thiry d'Holbach
““All children are atheists, they have no idea of God.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A System of Nature, 1755
Children lack religious concepts because they have not been taught them, so they default to non-belief.
In simple terms: Kids are naturally non‑believers without instruction.
Key Takeaway
Teach or discuss beliefs early.
Themes
religion
development
education
Mood
thoughtful
neutral
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- school curricula
- family discussions
Key Concepts
atheism
socialization
cognitive development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do early experiences shape belief?
- Can belief be taught later?
A Different Perspective
Belief formation is influenced by culture, not innate.
![“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)
