Quote by Christopher Hitchens

God did not create man in his own image. Evidently, it was quite the other way about, which is the painless explanation for the profusion of gods and religions, and the fratricide both between and among faiths, that we see all about us and that has so retarded the development of civilization.

God did not create man in his own image. Evidently, it was q

Summary

The quote suggests that the concept of gods and religions were created by humans rather than being bestowed by a higher power. It implies that humans created gods that reflected their own image, beliefs, and desires, resulting in the multitude of religions and conflicts we witness. Furthermore, it argues that this creation of gods and subsequent division among faiths has hindered the progress of civilization. In essence, the quote posits that humanity is responsible for the creation and consequences of religion, rather than it being a divine construct.

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Science Humanism Ahteism Free Inquiry

By Christopher Hitchens

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