Quote by Douglas Adams

People will then often say, But surely it's better to remain an Agnostic just in case?' This, to me, suggests such a level of silliness and muddle that I usually edge out of the conversation rather than get sucked into it. (If it turns out that I've been wrong all along, and there is in fact a god, and if it further turned out that this kind of legalistic, cross-your-fingers-behind-your-back, Clintonian hair-splitting impressed him, then I think I would choose not to worship him anyway.)

People will then often say, But surely it's better to remain

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This quote highlights the author's dismissal towards the suggestion of remaining agnostic "just in case" there is a god. The author finds this viewpoint ridiculous and confusing, and would rather avoid such arguments. Additionally, the quote expresses the author's refusal to worship a god who would be pleased by such manipulative and uncertain beliefs, even if it turned out they were wrong about their atheism.

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