Fatima Quote by Richard Dawkins
““His polytheistic hankerings were dramatically demonstrated in 1981 when he suffered an assassination attempt in Rome, and attributed his survival to intervention by Our Lady of Fatima: ‘A maternal hand guided the bullet.’ One cannot help wondering why she didn’t guide it to miss him altogether.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The God Delusion, 2006
He attributes his survival from an assassination attempt to a Marian apparition, suggesting a personal, maternal divine intervention.
In simple terms: He credits a saint for saving his life.
Key Takeaway
Consider how personal beliefs shape interpretations of events.
Themes
faith
miracle
survival
interpretation
personal narrative
Mood
reflective
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
personal
critical
When to use this quote
- assassination attempt
- personal crisis
- religious experience
Key Concepts
theism
psychology
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you attribute personal events to higher powers?
- How does belief affect coping?
A Different Perspective
Faith may be used to rationalize random events, limiting objective analysis.
