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David Eller Quotes

Insularity is the foundation of ethnocentrism and intolerance; when you only know of those like yourself, it is easy to imagine that you are alone in the world or alone in being good and right in the world. Exposure to

Insularity is the foundation of ethnocentrism and intolerance; when you only know of those like yourself, it is easy to imagine that you are alone in the world or alone in being good and right in the world. Exposure to diversity, on the contrary, is the basis for relativism and tolerance; when you are forced to face and accept the Other as real, unavoidable, and ultimately valuable, you cannot help but see yourself and your 'truths' in a new - and trouble - way.

Real, Diversity, Tolerance

If one has belief, knowledge is lacking. If one has knowledge, belief is unnecessary.

Religion, Atheism, Belief

David Eller (2007). “Atheism Advanced: Further Thoughts of a Freethinker”

Religion is not so bad, unless you believe it.

Believe, Religion, Atheism

David Eller (2007). “Atheism Advanced: Further Thoughts of a Freethinker”

In the absence of evidence, the scientist says, 'I don't know,' but the religionist says, 'I believe.'

Believe, Religion, Atheism

One does not have to prove a negative. One should assume a negative.

Religion, Atheism, Negative

David Eller (2007). “Atheism Advanced: Further Thoughts of a Freethinker”

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