Behinds Quote by Richard Stallman

“The moment you say that any idea system is sacred, whether it’s a religious belief system or a secular ideology, the moment you declare…

— Salman Rushdie

Their is no defense against criticism except obscurity.

— Joseph Addison

Keeping religion immune from criticism is both unwarranted and dangerous.

— Lawrence M. Krauss

“One of the most irrational of all the conventions of modern society is the one to the effect that religious opinions should be respected.…

— H.L. Mencken

Individual believers are not to usurp the role of civil government and judge people who are offensive.

— Max Anders

“Emotional and intellectual persecution, coupled perhaps with subtle exclusions…often seduces [believers]. For the sake of gaining plaudits, it is easy to trim one’s theology…

— D.A. Carson

“Our fear of provoking religious hatred has rendered us unwilling to criticize ideas that are increasingly maladaptive and patently ridiculous.”

— Sam Harris

What embitters the world is not excess of criticism, but an absence of self-criticism.

— Anonymous

“ONE OF the most irrational of all the conventions of modern society is the one to the effect that religious opinions should be respected.…

— H.L. Mencken

“To criticize a person for their race is manifestly irrational and ridiculous, but to criticize their religion, that is a right. That is a…

— Rowan Atkinson

Religion is an idea, and, as an idea, it should be eligible for criticism, discussion, and yes, mockery. The only reason so many believers…

— Amanda Marcotte

God, if you believe in such a thing, doesn't need protection from criticism.

— Wes Streeting