Agnostics Quote by Yann Martel
““It was my first clue that atheists are my brothers and sisters of a different faith, and every word they speak speaks of faith. Like me, they go as far as the legs of reason will carry them--and then they leap. I'll be honest about it. It is not atheists who get stuck in my craw, but agnostics. Doubt is useful for a while…But we must move on. To choose doubt as a philosophy of life is akin to choosing immobility as a means of transportation.””
About This Quote
The speaker sees atheism as a committed stance, not a lack of belief, and argues that doubt, while useful temporarily, becomes a hindrance if adopted as a permanent worldview.
In simple terms: Atheism is a faith; doubt can paralyze.
Key Takeaway
Commitment outweighs perpetual skepticism.
Themes
belief
faith
skepticism
identity
philosophy of life
Mood
reflective
provocative
Type
philosophical
personal
When to use this quote
- debates on religion
- personal belief crises
Key Concepts
atheism as belief system
role of doubt
Practical Applications
- encouraging decisive belief
- challenging endless doubt
Questions to Reflect On
- When does doubt become counterproductive?
- Can atheism be truly free of faith?
A Different Perspective
Some argue that doubt fuels scientific progress and should not be dismissed as immobility.
