Quote by Richard Dawkins

the Genesis story is just one that happened to have been adopted by one particular tribe of Middle Eastern herders. It has no more special status than the belief of a particular West African tribe that the world was created from the excrement of ants.

the Genesis story is just one that happened to have been ado

Summary

This quote highlights the subjective nature of cultural beliefs and mythology. It emphasizes that the Genesis story, commonly associated with religious narratives, is merely one interpretation adopted by a specific Middle Eastern tribe. By juxtaposing it with the belief of a West African tribe, where the world was created from the excrement of ants, the quote challenges the notion of any story having inherent superiority or a more special status. It prompts us to consider the diverse perspectives and interpretations of creation stories across different cultures.

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Science Atheism Mythology Creation Myths

By Richard Dawkins

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