Atheism Quote by Ruth Hurmence Green
“I am pleased as punch no longer to believe in a god who declares reason a sin, who will not choose many noble and great and wise things but has chosen the base things of the world, the foolish things, the weak things and the things which are not. A god who can choose his companions in eternity and prefers Jerry Falwell and Tammy Bakker over Albert Einstein and Marie Curie. I am no longer a fool for Christ's sake. And I have no more desire to be a sheep than to be a fool. It is possible to pull out justification for imposing your will on others, simply by calling your will God's will.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Atheist Manifesto, Ruth Hurmence Green, 1970
He rejects a deity who endorses irrationality, preferring reason and scientific achievement over dogma.
In simple terms: He rejects a god that opposes reason.
Key Takeaway
Embrace rational, over blind faith.
Themes
religion
reason
science
skepticism
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- debates on faith
- education
- policy making
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
theism critique
humanism
ethical autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- What role should reason play in morality?
- How can we respect differing beliefs while advocating rationality?
A Different Perspective
May alienate believers, oversimplify complex theology.
