Quote by Jonathan Miller

Ever since the Reformation, there's a sense in which the road to atheism was paved not with science, but with religious intentions.

Ever since the Reformation, there's a sense in which the roa

Summary

This quote suggests that the decline in religious belief and the rise of atheism can be traced back to the Reformation period. It argues that religious intentions, including the sectarian conflicts and dogmatic practices associated with the Reformation, played a significant role in pushing individuals away from organized religion and towards rejecting the existence of a divine being. The quote implies that the reasons behind the growth of atheism are rooted more in religious experiences and controversies rather than advancements in scientific knowledge.

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By Jonathan Miller

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