Cents Quote by Richard Dawkins
“There is no reason to regard God as immune from consideration along the spectrum of probabilities. And there is certainly no reason to suppose that, just because God can be neither proved nor disproved, his probability of existence is 50 per cent.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The God Delusion, 2006
God’s existence cannot be reduced to a 50‑percent probability; probabilities require evidence.
In simple terms: God’s chance isn’t a simple coin flip.
Key Takeaway
Seek evidence, not odds.
Themes
faith
probability
science
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- debates
- policy making
- education
- personal belief
Key Concepts
epistemology
atheism
logic
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you evaluate claims without clear evidence?
- Can faith coexist with scientific reasoning?
A Different Perspective
Belief systems often operate beyond strict probability.
