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The making of an Atheist implies a mental stimulation and training which brings into play the primary factors of social progress.

— Joseph McCabe

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

Being an atheist means you have to realise that when you die, that really is it. You've got to make the most of what you've got here and spread as much influence as you can. I believe that you only live through the influence that you spread, whether that means having a kid or making music.

— Matt Bellamy

If you look within the United States, religion seems to make you a better person. Yet atheist societies do very well - better, in many ways, than devout ones.

— Paul Bloom

I am surprised that anyone can profess to be an atheist.

— Ray Comfort

Atheism shows strength of mind, but only to a certain degree.

— Blaise Pascal

An atheist may be simply one whose faith and love are concentrated on the impersonal aspects of God.

— Simone Weil

It's our culture, Christian history, that's what formed me. Even as an atheist, I believe. We're just built that way.

— Gerhard Richter

The reason to be an atheist is not that it makes us feel better or gives us a more rewarding life. The reason to be an atheist is simply that there is no God and we would prefer to live in full recognition of that, accepting the consequences, even if it makes us less happy.

— Julian Baggini

I used to be an atheist, but I've chilled out a bit on that.

— Stephen Moyer

✗Opposing Perspectives

I think being an atheist is something you are, not something you do.

— Christopher Hitchens

An atheist is a man who has no invisible means of support.

— James Buchan