Admire Quote by Robert Winston
“Much as I like and admire Richard Dawkins, I do think that to call a book 'The God Delusion' is very worrying because the title implies that if you don't believe in what I believe then you are 'deluded.' That, I think, is a dangerous concept and one that is unlikely to win hearts and minds.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins, 2006
The title suggests that non‑believers are merely misled, which can alienate rather than persuade.
In simple terms: Calling non‑believers “deluded” is divisive.
Key Takeaway
Avoid language that alienates others.
Themes
religion
communication
persuasion
Mood
thoughtful
critical
concerned
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- debates on faith
- public speaking
- interfaith dialogue
- writing about belief
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
in‑group/out‑group dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we discuss belief without labeling others?
- What language fosters constructive dialogue?
A Different Perspective
The argument may oversimplify complex personal convictions.
![“Their [the new atheists] treatment of the religious viewpoint is pathetic to the point of non-being. Richard Dawkins in The God Delusion would fail any introductory philosophy or religion course. Proudly he criticizes that whereof he knows nothing.” quote by Michael Ruse](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1db/michael-ruse-35791_atheist_their-the-new-atheists-treatment-of-the_1955646.jpg)
