Quote by Christopher Hitchens

The person who is certain, and who claims divine warrant for his certainty, belongs now to the infancy of our species. It may be a long farewell, but it has begun and, like all farewells, should not be protracted.

The person who is certain, and who claims divine warrant for

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This quote suggests that individuals who are absolutely convinced in their beliefs, particularly relying on religious authority, are holding onto an outdated mindset. It implies that humanity's understanding has outgrown the need for unwavering certainty based on divine claims. The farewell to this mindset might be a slow process, but it should not be unnecessarily prolonged, indicating the importance of embracing more open-mindedness and the evolving nature of knowledge.

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Farewell

By Christopher Hitchens

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