"Question with boldness even the existence of a god; because if there be one he must approve of the homage of reason more than that of blindfolded fear"
"In every country and in every age, the priest has been hostile to liberty. He is always in alliance with the despot, abetting his abuses in return for protection to his own."
-Thomas Jefferson
"For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring."
-Carl Sagan
"A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death."
-Albert Einstein
"Question with boldness even the existence of a god; because if there be one he must approve of the homage of reason more than that of blindfolded fear"
"In every country and in every age, the priest has been hostile to liberty. He is always in...