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Ricky Gervais on atheism

A quote attributed to Ricky Gervais about his atheism.

It annoys me that the burden of proof is on us. It should be: you came up with the idea. Why do you believe it?

(via cyn-c)

By Jason Kottke  •  May 29, 2009  •  atheism   religion   rickygervais

Gary Wolf talks to three prominent atheists (

Gary Wolf talks to three prominent atheists (Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett) and concludes that "the irony of the New Atheism -- this prophetic attack on prophecy, this extremism in opposition to extremism -- is too much for me".

By Jason Kottke  •  Oct 26, 2006  •  atheism   Daniel Dennett   garywolf   religion   Richard Dawkins   samharris

Interview with writer Sam Harris on "why

Interview with writer Sam Harris on "why religion must end". "People have morally identified with a subset of humanity rather than with humanity as a whole."

By Jason Kottke  •  Jun 26, 2006  •  atheism   interviews   religion   samharris   science

Sociology study indicates that atheists are the

Sociology study indicates that atheists are the least trusted group of people in America. "Researchers found that Americans rate atheists below Muslims, recent immigrants, homosexuals and other groups as 'sharing their vision of American society.' Americans are also least willing to let their children marry atheists." Also, "those surveyed tended to view people who don't believe in a god as the 'ultimate self-interested actor who doesn't care about anyone but themselves.'" (via dg)

By Jason Kottke  •  Mar 24, 2006  •  atheism   religion   science

Penn Jillette on why he believes "there is no God".

Penn Jillette on why he believes "there is no God".

By Jason Kottke  •  Dec 7, 2005  •  atheism   pennandteller   religion

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