Death Quote by Richard Dawkins
“Religious faith not only lacks evidence, its independence from evidence is its pride and joy, shouted from the rooftops.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins, 2006
Faith is presented as a belief system that prides itself on being independent of evidence, celebrating that stance loudly.
In simple terms: Faith claims pride in lacking evidence.
Question evidence and claim pride.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Debates on religion
- science education
- public policy
- personal belief systems
- media commentary
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does comfort play in belief?
- Can faith coexist with scientific inquiry?
Faith may provide comfort despite lack of proof.