Quote by Richard Dawkins

Many of us saw religion as harmless nonsense. Beliefs might lack all supporting evidence but, we thought, if people needed a crutch for consolation, where's the harm? September 11th changed all that.


Many of us saw religion as harmless nonsense. Beliefs might

Summary

This quote highlights a shift in perspective regarding religion after the September 11th attacks. Previously, many people viewed religion as inconsequential, considering it to be unsupported by evidence but potentially providing comfort to individuals who relied on it. However, the magnitude of the September 11th events challenged this perception, implicating that unchecked religious beliefs could lead to extreme actions and harm. This quote suggests that the understanding of the potential consequences of religious beliefs changed significantly after September 11th.

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Religion
By Richard Dawkins
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