Quote by Francis Thompson

An atheist is a man who believes himself an accident.

An atheist is a man who believes himself an accident.

Summary

This quote suggests that an atheist views their existence as a result of chance or coincidence rather than purposefully created by a higher power. It implies that they believe there is no inherent meaning or intention behind their existence and that life is devoid of any ultimate design or destiny. The quote emphasizes the atheist's perspective of their own origin and highlights the contrasting beliefs they hold in comparison to religious individuals who typically attribute their existence to a divine plan or God's creation.

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Atheism

By Francis Thompson

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